Location and Transportation Credit Category Overview
This chapter will discuss both the importance of location and the transportation features of the building, and their effects on the green building design. The location of a green building project should first promote smart growth, which refers to the approach that protects undeveloped lands, and contributes to developments in projects near jobs, schools, shops and other diverse uses. An example may be a residential project that is located very close to downtown, which also contains several public transportation options...