Tag: green
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16.2 Certification Systems: Living Building Challenge
Author: Jasmeet Rattan ABSTRACT: The Living Building Challenge (LBC), is a grading system for sustainable buildings that aim to minimize the resources used to construct and maintain these spaces and promote sustainability through empathetic design. MAIN: Founded by world-renowned Jason F. McLennan, the Living Building Challenge (LBC) is a building rating system that aims to…
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16.4 Certification Systems: WELL
Author: Amy Ngo ABSTRACT: The WELL Building Standard® is a performance-based system for measuring, certifying, and monitoring features of the built environment that impact human health and wellbeing, through air, water, nourishment, light, fitness, comfort, and mind. MAIN WELL is managed and administered by the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI), a public benefit corporation (figure…
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16.5 Certification Systems: Fitwel
Author: Safa Zamani ABSTRACT: Fitwel is a high-impact Green Building certification launched in 2016. It focuses on creating a healthier workplace environment and productivity. It is a well-tested approach Developed by the US Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the General Services Administration (GSA). Fitwel has now joined LEED and WELL in evaluating…
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16.1 Certification Systems: LEED Certification System
Author: Abril Muré ABSTRACT: Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is one of the most well-known green building certifications in the world. It was created in order to foster a culture of green building, through ensuring that buildings operate efficiently and have minimized impact on the environment. Throughout the years, there has been a…
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9.6 Transportation: Bikes in Copenhagen
Author: Sandra Sirak ABSTRACT: Thinking creatively when it comes to transportation can have a massive effect on our carbon outlet. Looking at Copenhagen, we see how bikes as a tool of transportation is being prioritized by the capital which has resulted in bikes being an efficient transportation tool for citizens at all ages. MAIN: Copenhagen…
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10.4 Work: Degrowth
Author: Madeline Dawson ABSTRACT: In order to achieve decarbonization and sustainability, an abolishment of society’s objective of economic growth will be necessary. The term “degrowth” refers to a planned economic contraction and a shift away from our current system of production and consumption, creating a new structure with a reduced use of energy and raw…
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