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LEED CERTIFICATION- REQUIREMENTS FOR SS CREDIT: SITE ASSESSMENT
Intent of this credit is to assess site conditions before design to evaluate sustainable options and inform related decisions about site…
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LEED CERTIFICATION- REQUIREMENTS FOR LT CREDIT: REDUCED PARKING FOOTPRINT
To minimize the environmental harms associated with parking facilities, including automobile dependence, land consumption, and rainwater runoff, LEED has put a…
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LEED CERTIFICATION- REQUIREMENTS FOR LT CREDIT: ELECTRIC VEHICLES
To reduce pollution by promoting alternatives to conventionally fueled automobiles, LEED in v4.1 has put a special emphasis on use of…
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LEED CERTIFICATION- Requirements for LT Credit: Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses
A project that is located inside existing built density and/or which is at a walkable distance to diverse uses such as…
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LEED CERTIFICATION- Requirements for LT Credit: Bicycle Facilities
The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that 30% of greenhouse gas emissions are from electricity, followed by 26% in transportation and 21% in industry.…
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LEED CERTIFICATION- LT Credit: Sensitive Land Protection
Preserving sensitive areas often provides an additional benefit of protecting citizens and property against natural hazards. In order to reduce the…