SPECIFIC CREDITS IN ENERGY, WATER, AND WASTE WILL BE REQUIRED OF ALL GREEN BUILDING CERTIFICATION SYSTEMS ACROSS ALL PROJECT TYPES AND PLATFORMS. EXAMPLES INCLUDE (BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO):
ENERGY • Integrative design process • Energy modeling • Commissioning • Exceed relevant energy codes or standards
WATER • Indoor water efficiency • Outdoor water efficiency • Minimum water use intensity postoccupancy
• Minimum energy use intensity postoccupancy
• Drip/smart irrigation
• High-efficiency equipment and appliances
• High-efficiency fixtures
• Drought tolerant/lowwater landscaping
• Operational water efficiency monitoring
WASTE • Construction waste signage • Diversion rate requirements • Education of employees/contractors on waste management • Targets for waste stream recovery, reuse and recycling • Waste management plans
• Operational energy efficiency monitoring
While we identified the tools and strategies necessary to report our progress, data from 2021 will serve as a baseline from which improvement over time will be measured. We look forward to sharing this data and our progress in forthcoming editions of the Statement of Stewardship.
Reducing Carbon. Building Value. Crescent Communities is a member of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Greenprint Center for Building Performance. A global alliance of leading real estate owners, investors, and strategic partners, ULI Greenprint is committed to improving the environmental performance of the global real estate industry.
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