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<br /> <br />The LEED@ for New Construction Rating <br />System (LE E D-NC) defi nes the the leader- <br />ship position for designing and building <br />commercial, institutional and govern- <br />ment buildings in a way that produces <br />quantifiable benefits for occupants, the <br />environment and their owners. It has <br />emerged as the national leader in market <br />transformation of the commercial sector, <br />making a convincing value proposition for <br />building green. <br /> <br />Designed for use during the design and construction phases of a build- <br />ing, LEED- NC addresses the environmental impacts of site and materials <br />selection, demolition, and construction. LEED facilitates and encourages <br />project teams to use an integrated design approach from start to fmish, <br />resulting in buildings with lower impact on occupants and the environ- <br />ment, and a positive economic impact for owners. <br /> <br />LEED-NC: RECOGNIZED VALUE <br /> <br />Since its launch in ~ooo, over ~ooo building projects have registered for <br />LEED- NC in the United States and internationally, and over 45 mil- <br />lion square feet of space has been LEED- NC certifIed. Companies and <br />individuals throughout the building industry understand that LEED- NC <br />certifIcation brings value to their projects, and they are adapting their ser- <br />vices and products to help owners obtain certifIcation. Numerous recent <br />cost studies show that LEED certifIcation can be gained for minimal to no <br />additional cost when compared to traditional, non -green building. <br /> <br />RECOGNIZED LEADERSHIP <br /> <br />Companies and organizations are fInding they can do well by doing good. <br />As the nationally recognized voluntary rating system for green buildings, <br />LEED- NC certifIcation showcases your environmental commitment and <br />leaderhip, sending a strong message to employees and the wider commu- <br />nity that you care about their health. <br /> <br />The LEED - N C Rating System promotes improved practices in: <br />. Site selection and development <br />. Water and energy use <br />. Environmentally preferred construction products, <br />fInishes and furnishings <br />. Waste stream management <br />. Indoor environmental quality <br />. Innovation in sustainable design and construction <br /> <br />CORi'. <br /> <br />REALIZE THE BENEFITS OF I.EED-NC <br /> <br /> <br />. Enhanced occupant <br />. Reduced costs <br />. Reduced envirotllnental <br /> <br />and comfort <br /> <br />and return on <br /> <br />. Reduced absenteeism and <br />. Increased retail sales <br /> <br />turnover <br /> <br />Based on recent <br />held <br /> <br />aggregate total <br />af:hliated with the <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />I ndustrial Average hy over IB%, <br />2000 to 2004< This may indicate progres" <br />are build <br /> <br />an <br />the <br /> <br />djIferentiate <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />LE E D-NC <br /> <br />Build green. Everyone profits. <br />