SB-1.1 Building Performance Rating Systems
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LOTUS Rating ToolsViet Nam - LOTUS Rating Tools are market-based rating tools developed by the VGBC specifically for the Vietnamese built environment. LOTUS Rating Tools are based on existing rating systems (LEED from the US, BREEAM from the UK, Green Star from Australia)
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Build It GreenUnited States - Build It Green is a membership supported non-profit organization whose mission is to promote healthy, energy- and resource-efficient homes in California. Established in 2003, it offers a comprehensive package of local government support,
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Living Building ChallengeUnited States - Living Building Challenge is a philosophy, advocacy tool and certification program that addresses development at all scales. It is comprised of seven performance areas: Site, Water, Energy, Health, Materials, Equity and Beauty. These are s
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Net Zero Energy Building CertificationUnited States - Net Zero Energy buildings rely on exceptional energy conservation and on-site renewables to meet all of their heating, cooling and electricity needs, a standard that has ensured that actual Net Zero Energy buildings have, until now, remain
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International Green Construction CodeUnited States - The International Green Construction Code is the first model code that includes sustainability measures for the entire construction project and its site — from design through construction, certificate of occupancy and beyond. The new code
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National Green Building ProgramUnited States - Many builders and remodelers are going green with the help of NAHBGreen. The suite of services was unveiled in February 2008 to provide a comprehensive set of educational resources, advocacy tools, a credible green standard, and referrals
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LEED – Leadership in Energy and Environmental DesignUnited States - LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, certification provides independent, third-party verification that a building, home or community was designed and built using strategies aimed at achieving high performance in key area
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ENERGY STARTo earn the ENERGY STAR, a home must meet strict guidelines for energy efficiency set by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. These homes are at least 15% more energy efficient than homes built to the 2004 International Residential Code (IRC), and in
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Green Mark SchemeSingapore - The BCA Green Mark Scheme was launched in January 2005 as an initiative to drive Singapore’s construction industry towards more environment-friendly practices. It is intended to promote sustainability in the built environment and raise environ
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Building for Ecologically Responsive Design Excellence (BERDE)Philippines - The BERDE (Building for Ecologically Responsive Design Excellence) Program was initiated by the Philippine Green Building Council (PHILGBC) to facilitate greener building. Now a priority program of the PHILGBC, BERDE is designed to measure
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Green Star New ZealandNew Zealand - The New Zealand Green Building Council (NZGBC) is a not-for-profit, industry organization dedicated to accelerating the development and adoption of market-based green building practices. The Council achieves these aims through:
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LEED MexicoMexico - The Mexico Green Building Council is a non-profit association made up of companies and organizations who wish to promote a more sustainable built environment. It aims to be a key source of expertise in green building and sustainability for the b