Overview
More building owners and architects are looking to build to the LEED Standard.
The LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building
Rating System® is a voluntary, consensus-based national standard for
developing high-performance, sustainable buildings. Members of the U.S. Green Building Council representing all segments of the building industry developed LEED and continue to contribute to its evolution.
LEED Guidelines
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Earn 1 Point - Recycle and/or salvage at least 50% (by weight) of construction, demolition, and land clearing waste
Earn 1 Point - Recycle and/or salvage an additional 25% (75% total by weight) of the construction, demolition, and land clearing debris
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Why are owners requiring bidders to build to the LEED Standard?
LEED Standard and Incentives
www.usgbc.org - This web site will provide you with a comprehensive look at the LEED Green Building Rating System including
www.greenbuildexpo.org - USGBC International Conference to be held November 18 – 12, 2004 and includes everything about Green building.
www.hodgsonruss.com - This web site provides you with important information on how to qualify for the tax credits and relief offered through New York’s Green Building Credit and Tax Relief for a Greener New York.
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www.dec.state.ny.us
www.nyserda.org/green - New York State Energy Research and Development Agency provides you with more information and links regarding Green Building Services.
www.greenbuilder.com - Includes listing of sustainable building conferences.
www.swinter.com - Steven Winters Associates, Inc. is a firm with many Green building projects and available information. They have a long-standing commitment to achieving energy-, cost-, and resource-efficient buildings that meet the needs of a demanding and diverse client base.
www.eba-nys.org - Environmental Business Association of New York- A trade association with information on Green building and the NYS tax credits. |