Several green building rating systems have been developed to objectively evaluate energy and environmental performance that spans the broad spectrum of sustainability. This column is intended to help designers understand the structure of rating systems and tools in general, and discuss the design criteria and documentation requirements for obtaining LEED green building rating.
Revised: June 23, 2011 |
Published: November 1, 2004
Citation
Gowri K. 2004.Green Building Rating Systems: An Overview.ASHRAE Journal 46, no. 11:56-60.PNNL-SA-42827.