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Quantifying Sustainability: A Study of Three Sustainable Building Rating SystemsThe American Institute of Architects (AIA) has released a study of three green building rating systems (Green Globes, SBTool 07, and LEED NC 2.2) and assess their effectiveness in supporting the goals of the AIA sustainability position statement.
In late 2007, the initial results were shared with the three groups whose systems were reviewed.
After receiving feedback, the study was modified and further refined into the final report.
The purpose of this exercise is to offer analysis to both industry and the public as an opportunity to learn how three unique, creative and evolving green building rating systems resonate in various dimensions with the goals of the AIA position statement on sustainability and our goal to achieve carbon neutrality in buildings by 2030.
"This study is not a report card or ranking of the various standards," said AIA Executive Vice President/CEO Christine McEntee.
"The intent is to offer design and construction professionals an in depth review of the three systems with particular emphasis on areas for improvement in relation to more rigorous energy conservations requirements."
"We reviewed these particular systems because they are the most broadly used in the U.S. market and they take a comprehensive approach to evaluating an entire building," added AIA President Marshall Purnell, FAIA.
"With new sustainability continuing education requirements in 2009 for AIA membership the results of this study can help better inform our members and the profession on green rating systems as they relate to our carbon reduction goals."
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