LEED, Its Efficacy and Fallacy in a Regional Context—An Urban Heat Island Case in California

The use of energy in the building sector has increased rapidly over the past two decades. Accordingly, various building assessment methods have developed in green building practices. However, the questions still remain in regard to how positively green buildings affect regional surroundings. This st...

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Main Authors: Min Ho Shin, Hwan Yong Kim, Donghwan Gu, Hyoungsub Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2017-09-01
Series:Sustainability
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2071-1050/9/9/1674