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Source section: Section 4 - Green Building Core Concepts and Application Strategies PDF page: 58 Guide page: 51 OCR quality: medium (122 words)
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The first three sections of this guide set a foundation for green building practice by addressing integrated processes versus conventional practice. This section builds on that groundwork, presenting fundamental concepts alongside strategies for putting green building into action. Although there are many ways to organize green building projects, this section uses some of the major categories associated with the LEED rating systems for organization: LOCATION AND TRANSPORTATION Cy) SUSTAINABLE SITES Co) WATER EFFICIENCY @ ENERGY AND ATMOSPHERE MATERIALS AND RESOURCES INDOOR ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY INNOVATION Despite this organizational framework, many synergistic opportunities can be found both within and between categories. For example, the location of a project can have a significant effect on occupants’ transportation choices, the project’s energy needs, and potential opportunities for using renewable energy. 2 2 i 51