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Efficient Use of Materials

Durable or low-maintenance
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Energy and Water Conservation

Conserves water
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Healthy Buildings

Avoids hazardous ingredients
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Improves air quality
Improves light quality
Low-emitting
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Low-Impact Operations

Reduces construction impacts
Reduces operational pollution or waste
Reduces pesticide treatments
Reduces stormwater pollution

Responsible Sourcing

Biobased and sustainably sourced
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Pre-consumer recycled content
Uses agricultural waste

Sustainable Industry, Resilient Communities

Enhances community well-being
Increases resilience
Information transparency
Provides connection to nature

NC-2009 New Construction

EA Energy and Atmosphere
IEQ Indoor Environmental Quality
MR Materials and Resources
SS Sustainable Sites
WE Water Efficiency

NC-v2.2 New Construction

EA Energy and Atmosphere
EQ Indoor Environmental Quality
MR Materials and Resources
SS Sustainable Sites
WE Water Efficiency

EBOM-2009 Existing Building Operations

EA Energy and Atmosphere
IEQ Indoor Environmental Quality
MR Materials and Resources
SS Sustainable Sites
WE Water Efficiency

CI-2009 Commercial Interiors

EA Energy and Atmosphere
IEQ Indoor Environmental Quality
MR Materials and Resources
SS Sustainable Sites
WE Water Efficiency

CS-2009 Core & Shell

EA Energy and Atmosphere
IEQ Indoor Environmental Quality
MR Materials and Resources
SS Sustainable Sites
WE Water Efficiency

Schools-2009 Schools

EA Energy and Atmosphere
IEQ Indoor Environmental Quality
MR Materials and Resources
SS Sustainable Sites
WE Water Efficiency

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