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Use these resources to follow industry initiatives on design guidance, best practices, and certification of commercial new construction projects.

  • The 2030 Commitment – American Institute of Architect
  • Advanced Energy Design Guides – ASHRAE
  • ARC tool – GBCI
    • ARC for all
    • U.S. Green Building Council Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) for New Buildings
  • Commercial New Construction Technical Reference Manual 2021 – Green Globes (PDF, 5.5 MB)
  • Green Globes
  • Building Commissioning Association
  • Energy analysis tools and resources – Slipstream.
  • ENERGY STAR Certified Products – U.S. EPA
  • ENERGY STAR Tenant Space – U.S. EPA
  • IAQ Design Tools for Schools – U.S. EPA
  • K – 12 Core Criteria – Collaboration for High Performance Schools
  • Net zero energy codes and policy – New Buildings Institute
  • State and Local Governments Benchmarking Programs and Policies – U.S. EPA
  • Whole Building Design Guide
     
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