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Taking the LEED in Green Construction
Series: June 2007 - Isla Earth Radio Series
From: Pat Maxwell
Length: 00:01:30
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In 2005, Washington became the first state in the nation to require that all new publicly-funded schools, colleges, offices, and even prisons meet green building standards.The new buildings are being rated under a program called "Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design," or "LEED"...
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In 2005, Washington became the first state in the nation to require that all new publicly-funded schools, colleges, offices, and even prisons meet green building standards.The new buildings are being rated under a program called "Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design," or "LEED"...
