Five year-old LEED, the rating system that has become widely accepted in the U.S. as the standard of sustain-ability for buildings, is becoming more user-friendly. Responding to complaints that the system is cumbersome, the U.S. Green Building Council is implementing a revamped certification process. Changes in- clude a move from paper-intensive requirements to an online submittal and review process, reduction of some required documentation and a simplified pricing structure.
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