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Article: Let's get more familiar (part seven).(the GREEN thumb)
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- Walls & Ceilings
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- February 1, 2005
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This month, we'll conclude this series familiarizing ourselves with all aspects of light gauge metal framing. We'll discuss the overall green aspects of LGMF, look at some other considerations and make some recommendations based on what we've learned.
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GREEN ASPECTS
At the beginning of 2004, in a three-part series, "LEED: Leading the Way," we took an in-depth look at the green building rating system sponsored by the United States Green Building Council that is changing the way America and the world builds: Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design. We saw that credits/points were awarded in six distinct categories:
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