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Comparison Sets: Place-based Sustainability
This study explores the economic contribution of green construction to the U.S. market. Impacts are measured in gross domestic product (GDP), jobs, labor earnings,... Read More
Comparison Sets: Place-based Sustainability
A tool that verifies net zero energy building performance.
Developed as an EU-wide framework of core sustainability indicators for office and residential buildings, Level(s) is an Assessment Framework Aiming to Transform the... Read More
If you are looking for a simple, yet comprehensive, sustainability self-assessment tool, help is at hand. The free, open-source Basic Sustainability Assessment Tool (BSAT)... Read More
Comparison Sets: Place-based Sustainability
A tool to help planners and developers rethink how they design their community-scale projects, and provide a compliance review process at the master planning stage and... Read More
Comparison Sets: Place-based Sustainability
Verification of a building's energy efficiency
Comparison Sets: Place-based Sustainability
The professional credential exams measure your understanding of green building design, construction and operations. The LEED AP exams also assess your understanding of the... Read More
Welcome to the Sustainable Facilities Tool! You’re here because you care about efficient, healthy buildings and environmentally-responsible purchasing. Whether you’re a... Read More
The International Building Code (IBC) is the foundation of the complete Family of International Codes®. It is an essential tool to preserve public health and safety that... Read More
Comparison Sets: Place-based Sustainability
This paper presents the comparative review of five prominent sustainable rating systems namely BREEAM, LEED, CASBEE, GREEN STAR and HK-BEAM.
This application enables the calculation of characterized indicators that describe the effects of processes on the performance of various environmental systems. The LANCA®... Read More
The MarketplaceHUB is a tool for businesses and policymakers to establish a network of circular economy practitioners. It allows users to find a marketplace according to... Read More
Comparison Sets: Place-based Sustainability
This tool monitors six key performance indicators to help track and report efficiency improvements to achieve environmental goals and save money on operating costs.
An article on how to use constraints to enhance creativity.
WELL is the leading tool for advancing health and well-being in buildings globally. Register your office, building or other space to leverage WELL’s flexible framework for... Read More
