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Article: A green building rating system
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- Heating, Piping, and Air Conditioning
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- February 1, 1998
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CopyrightCopyright Penton Publishing and Marketing Feb 1998. Provided by ProQuest LLC. (Hide copyright information)
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The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) recently posted the latest draft of its green building rating system on its Website (http://www.usgbc.org/). It was developed by USGBC members who volunteered to participate on the rating system committee. The rating system could use a solid review by its intended audience-especially building owners and professional mechanical engineers.
I encourage HPAC readers to visit the USGBC Website to take a look at the rating system. When you go there, look for a document called the LEED Building Rating System. LEED stands for "Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design." Please send your comments to the Council-its contact information is on its Website.
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