LEED principles promote healthy human environment

By Ira Zunin

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Aug 25, 2012

~~<p>This column recently discussed a perceived market opportunity to create model homes that bring together efficient use of green energy, water purification, eco-friendly building materials, recycling and edible gardens. It challenged leaders of the solar industry to consider new partnerships to develop comprehensive healthy, sustainable communities that combine cutting-edge technology for energy and transportation together with lifestyle solutions through partnerships with innovative architects, developers and the health care industry.</p>
<p>Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or LEED, is a set of criteria used to rate green buildings and offers an excellent point of departure for this concept. LEED includes the following five main categories:</p>
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This column recently discussed a perceived market opportunity to create model homes that bring together efficient use of green energy, water purification, eco-friendly building materials, recycling and edible gardens. It challenged leaders of the solar industry to consider new partnerships to develop comprehensive healthy, sustainable communities that combine cutting-edge technology for energy and transportation together with lifestyle solutions through partnerships with innovative architects, developers and the health care industry.

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or LEED, is a set of criteria used to rate green buildings and offers an excellent point of departure for this concept. LEED includes the following five main categories: Login for more...