There is a search within the industry for a balanced definition of green building. Owners want to understand the benefits of a green approach and learn how to buy it.
Advocates desire to reward exemplary performance with recognition and incentives.
We have provided leadership and key support in the development of the world's most successful green building rating system, LEED TM . Our Green Programs provide a system for ranking development options through the filters of environment, economy and community. Building upon our Team Green project experience and Green Tools curriculum, we have a unique perspective for writing innovative yet practical guidelines for new development. The first step in a Green Program is to develop a framework that accommodates the desired environmental and economic performance. This requires an assessment of the current method of guiding design, identifying the areas that need to be strengthened, and developing an idea of the preferred future that the guidelines should produce.