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LEED Reference Guide for Green Building Design and Construction
For the Design, Construction and Major Renovations of Commercial and
Institutional use only and subject to the salesorder & Shell terms by (BP 10310572). May NOT be copied or distributed.
For personal Buildings Including Core agreement and K–12 School Projects
2009 Edition

The built environment has a profound impact on our natural environment, economy, health, and
productivity. Breakthroughs in building science, technology, and operations are now available to
designers, builders, operators, and owners whowant to build green and maximize both economic
and environmental performance.

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Through the LEED® green building certification program, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)
is transforming the built environment. The green building movement offers an unprecedented
opportunity to respond to the most important challenges of ourtime, including global climate
change, dependence on non sustainable and expensive sources of energy, and threats to human
health. The work of innovative building professionals is a fundamental driving force in the green
building moment. Such leadership is a critical component to achieving USGBC’s mission of a
sustainable built environment for all within a generation.

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USGBC’s greatest strength is the diversity of our membership. USGBC is a balanced, consensusbased nonprofit with more than 18,000 member companies and organizations representing the
entire building industry. Since its inception in 1993, USGBC has played a vital role in providing a
leadership forum and a unique,integrating force for the building industry. USGBC’s programs have
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The heart of this effective coalition is our committee structure, in which volunteer members design
strategies that are implemented by staff and expert consultants. Our committees provide a forum
for members to resolvedifferences, build alliances, and forge cooperative solutions for influencing
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Membership is open and balanced and provides a comprehensive platform for carrying out important
programs and activities. We target the issues identified by our members as the highestpriority. We
conduct an annual review of achievements that allows us to set policy, revise strategies, and devise
work plans based on members’ needs.

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We work together to promote green buildings, and in doing so, we help foster greater economic
vitality and environmental health at lower costs. We work to bridge ideological gaps betweenindustry segments and develop balanced policies that benefit the entire industry.
Contact the U.S. Green Building Council
2101 L Street, NW
Suite 500
Washington, DC 20036
(800) 795-1747 Office
(202) 828-5110 Fax
www.usgbc.org

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this LEED Reference Guide for Green Building Design and Construction, 2009 Edition. USGBC
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