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U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) LEED Cost Study, 2004

This major study for GSA defines costs associated with the LEED ratings. Two building types (new

construction courthouse and Federal Building modernization) are modeled against two scenarios for each

LEED rating (Certification, Silver, Gold), identifying differential costs of construction, design, and

documentation/submission requirements.

U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) Facilities Standards for the Public Buildings

Service, P100-2003

Available: www.wbdg.org/references/ccbdoc.php?i=275&r=1

The Facilities Standards for the Public Buildings Service establishes design standards and criteria for new buildings,

major and minor alterations, and work in historic structures for the Public Buildings Service of GSA. This

document contains policy and technical criteria to be used in the programming, design, and documentation of

GSA buildings.

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System

LEED is a voluntary, consensus-based national standard for developing sustainable buildings. LEED consists

of a set of prerequisites and credits that define specific and measurable "green" building criteria. By complying

with the prerequisites and a specified number of the available credits, projects can achieve certification as a

LEED Green Building. In GSA building projects, LEED is being used as both a set of criteria and as a

measurement tool. As of FY 2000 all new GSA building projects must meet the criteria for basic LEED

certification.

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System

Reference Guide for New Construction & Major Renovations

A sustainable design guide and user manual for the LEED Green Building Rating System. The Reference Guide is

a 328-page manual that provides detailed information, resources and standards for the credits covered in

LEED. It is intended to help aspiring projects understand the benefits of compliance and apply the criteria.

U.S. Courts Design Guide, 4th Edition

Available: www.wbdg.org/references/ccbdoc.php?i=65&r=1

The U.S. Courts Design Guide has been prepared for judges, architects, engineers, and court administrators who

will be involved in federal court construction projects. It addresses facilities-related problems caused by

heightened security needs, automation of legal processes, and significant caseload increases as well as

accommodates the dynamics and complexities of the modern courthouse, and meets demands for high levels

of performance.

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