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ARE BUILDING DESIGN RATING SYSTEMS EFFECTIVE TOWARDS THE GOAL OF SUSTAINABILITY IN THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE BUILDINGS AND HOW WILL NEW ENERGY PERFORMANCE AND SUSTAINABLE DESIGN REQUIREMENTS AFFECT THE PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY OF BUI

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2011
Abstract/Description:
The following paper will explore the future of sustainable building practices as it relates to building design rating systems and whether building design rating systems are effective in conserving energy and resources in the construction of new buildings. This paper will begin by highlighting some of the general principles behind sustainable design practices, and the challenges of determining if building design rating systems are utilized effectively towards the goal of sustainability. In addition, the paper will highlight issues specific to ongoing litigation in Gifford v. U.S. Green Building Council and allegations made within the lawsuit that question the methodology and efficacy of building design rating systems. How political and ideological influences have propelled sustainability practices into the mainstream, and to what extent government is and should be involved in regulating building design rating systems will also be explored. Lastly, how will new energy performance and sustainable design methodologies, which are now being required in the law, affect the professional liability of building design professionals in the future?
Title: ARE BUILDING DESIGN RATING SYSTEMS EFFECTIVE TOWARDS THE GOAL OF SUSTAINABILITY IN THE DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF PUBLIC AND PRIVATE BUILDINGS AND HOW WILL NEW ENERGY PERFORMANCE AND SUSTAINABLE DESIGN REQUIREMENTS AFFECT THE PROFESSIONAL LIABILITY OF BUILDING DESIGN PROFESSIONALS?.
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Name(s): Transue, Samuel, Author
Milon, Abby, Committee Chair
University of Central Florida, Degree Grantor
Type of Resource: text
Date Issued: 2011
Publisher: University of Central Florida
Language(s): English
Abstract/Description: The following paper will explore the future of sustainable building practices as it relates to building design rating systems and whether building design rating systems are effective in conserving energy and resources in the construction of new buildings. This paper will begin by highlighting some of the general principles behind sustainable design practices, and the challenges of determining if building design rating systems are utilized effectively towards the goal of sustainability. In addition, the paper will highlight issues specific to ongoing litigation in Gifford v. U.S. Green Building Council and allegations made within the lawsuit that question the methodology and efficacy of building design rating systems. How political and ideological influences have propelled sustainability practices into the mainstream, and to what extent government is and should be involved in regulating building design rating systems will also be explored. Lastly, how will new energy performance and sustainable design methodologies, which are now being required in the law, affect the professional liability of building design professionals in the future?
Identifier: CFH0004066 (IID), ucf:44788 (fedora)
Note(s): 2011-08-01
B.A.
Health and Public Affairs, Dept. of Legal Studies
Undergraduate
This record was generated from author submitted information.
Subject(s): Sustainable
Green
Building
Design
Rating
Systems
USGBC
LEED
Architect
Engineer
Liability
Persistent Link to This Record: http://purl.flvc.org/ucf/fd/CFH0004066
Restrictions on Access: campus 2016-08-01
Host Institution: UCF

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