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Western Michigan University

2006

Computer Engineering

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Computer Model To Select Leed Certification For Building Projects, Ruba Mirghani Mohammed Dec 2006

Computer Model To Select Leed Certification For Building Projects, Ruba Mirghani Mohammed

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According to the US Green Building Council (USGBC) residential and commercial buildings in the United State consume huge amounts of natural resources; pollute the environment, and generate large amounts of waste, all of which affect the environment, economy, public health, and productivity. As a result, USGBC committees developed the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system to help professionals improve the quality of buildings and lessen their impact on the environment.

The (LEED) Green Building Rating System is a point-based system for certifying the level of a building's sustainability. There are four LEED certification categories: (1) Certified, (2) …