for Small Office Buildings 2004 LEED NC V 2 2 2005年年10月月 35 8 Advanced Buildings Benchmark Version 1 1 EA C2 现场再生能源现场再生能源 1 3分分 目的目的 促进 提高对就地再生能源自供水平的认识 以减低使用化石能源的使用对环境和经 济的影响 要求要求 采用现场再生能源系统以分担建筑能源费用 ...
Projects in Canada may instead demonstrate a percentage improvement in the proposed building performance rating compared with the baseline according to the National Energy Code for Buildings (NECB) 2011. The same percentage cost improvement in energy performance is required to meet the Prerequisite, and...
LEED’s framework has adapted over the years to meet the diverse needs of building projects across sectors. Through LEED and other USGBC programs, green building practices now extend across homes, schools, skyscrapers, and more, reshaping industry standards and influencing building codes to foster su...
The energy consumed by the construction sector is responsible for 50% of global greenhouse gas emissions [2]. In addition, the construction of buildings requires a large amount of building materials, depleting 40% of the world’s raw materials [2]. The environmental impact of buildings is ...
The reasons for these updates are varied and include the recognition of new technologies and materials, the application of more stringent energy standards, and the recognition of differences in building types. However, the perception within the architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) industry...
Qualifying for the USGBC’s LEED certification can be a complex process, one that involves extremely detailed standards and guidelines that involve mathematical calculations and detailed documentation. Here’s a quick, simple checklist for certification of buildings, which scores green building design and...
is installed on top of a building with a flat or only slightly-sloped roof. This can be as simple as basic vegetation planted in a shallow growing medium over a roof or an accessible green space that includes a variety of vegetation, including small trees, that building occupants can enjoy...
GreenShape offers sustainable design consulting for new and existing buildings to help owners, architects, and building managers comply with green building codes and achieve LEED, WELL, and other certifications.
Their team of innovative and creative green-building experts and educators are valuable partners, and we look forward to continuing our relationship with them for years to come as we set our standards even higher.” Winfred Ho Assistant Director for Design, UCLA Housing & Hospitality "We have ...
Standards – including FSC Canada’s National Boreal Standard which represents a fifth of FSC-certified lands globally – have no clearcut size limits.) SFI sponsored a Continuing Education Unit in GreenSource Magazine that offers a more balanced position on certification and green building --www....