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High levels of acoustic, thermal, and visual comfort |
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Large amounts of natural daylight |
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Superior indoor air quality |
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A safe and secure environment |
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| It is cost effective to operate and maintain, because its design employs: |
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Energy analysis tools that optimize energy performance |
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A life cycle cost approach that reduces the total costs of ownership |
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A commissioning process that ensures the facility will operate in a manner consistent with
design intent |
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| It is sustainable, because it integrates: |
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Energy conservation and renewable energy strategies |
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High-performance mechanical and lighting systems |
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Environmentally responsive site planning |
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Environmentally preferable materials and products |
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Water-efficient design |
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| High Performance Schools Resource List |
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| Green Schools Implementation Checklist |
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| Environment & Green Schools |
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| Health & Green Schools |
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| Academic Performance & Green Schools |
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| Cost Effectiveness & Green Schools |
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