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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Energy Use Intensity (EUI) | energy per amount of building over time; kBtu's per sq foot/yr; helps us compare energy performance |
| HERS | home energy rating system |
| LEED credit categories | Location and transportation, Sustainable sites, Water efficiency, Energy and atmosphere, Materials and resources, Indoor environmental quality, Innovation in design, Regional priority |
| LEED - certified | 40-49 points |
| LEED - silver | 50-59 |
| LEED - gold | 60-79 |
| LEED - platinum | 80+ |
| LEED - GA | familiarity with system |
| Green Globes | alternative to LEED, assessment protocol, rating system, guide for integrating environmentally friendly design, 1000 points possible |
| BREEAM | building research establishment environmental assessment method recognized sustainability assessment method for buildings and infrastructure |
| CASBEE | comprehensive assessment system, japanese green building certification system |
| Green Star | international green building assessment system program in south africa, modeled after breeam and leed |
| SITES | sustainable landscapes rating system, located on sites with or without buildings - help reduce water demand, provide wildlife habitat, reduce energy consumption, etc. |
| WELL | certifies optimized building environment around 10 core areas: air, water, nourishment, light, movement, thermal comfort, sound, material, mind, and community |