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Commercial Buildings
Buildings are large energy users: in the Puget Sound region, about 22% of the greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to global climate change are attributed to the building sector. Additional environmental impacts include contaminated storm water generated by continued creation of hard surfaces, and burdens on existing landfill space from construction and demolition debris generation. Green building techniques, coupled with upgrades and proper maintenance of existing buildings, can help reduce these impacts.
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The LEED Green Building Rating System is a voluntary, consensus-based national standard for developing high-performance, sustainable buildings.
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Use this interactive tool to learn how LEED applies to local projects.
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Building projects wanting to pursue LEED certification will have the most success by setting goals early on and establishing a process for managing the administrative needs and coordination of the project team.
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Case studies of commercial green building projects in King County, WA. These projects are certified using the LEED green building rating system. |
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Tools to evaluate your commercial green building projects. Includes a detailed explanation of Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) - an economic methodology for selecting the most cost-effective design alternative for your project. |
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Commercial Buildings
Green building techniques can contribute to the creation of environmentally, financially, and socially sustainable communities. |
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