It's hard to measure weight loss when you don't own a scale. Likewise, without accurate metrics, trimming the fat out of buildings to make them truly green can be an elaborate game of guesswork for architects. With this in mind, the AIA Committee on the Environment (COTE) debuted its new COTE Top Ten Plus award this year to recognize outstanding achievement in design and efficiency based on performance data after a building has been occupied.
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