摘要
INTRODUCTION In August 2005,the U.S.Green Building Council(www.usgbc.org)announced the introduction of a new pilot-phase LEED for Homes rating system.The new system sets a national standard for environmentally responsible building in the residential sector.While there are some exceptions,most“residential green building”programs around the country have been regional in nature.LEED for Homes’s goal is a national standard and certification process that encourages and regulates the green building process.Builders and consumers adopting the LEED standards will find themselves at the cutting edge of high-performance homes,as well as promoting and implementing environmentally conscious building processes.
