LEED RATING SYSTEM APPLICATION ON EL-DAKAHLIA GOVERNMENTAL HEADQUARTER BUILDING TOWARDS BETTER SUSTAINABLE PERFORMANCE AND ECOFRIENDLY BUILDING

Document Type : Original Article

Authors

1 Researcher, Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Mansoura University

2 Department of Architecture, Faculty of Engineering, Mansoura University

Abstract

The overriding purpose of this paper is to determine the relative importance of the application of LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) rating system as a curriculum organizer Tools for getting a sustainable and eco-friendly building and community as well in Egypt. Throughout the application and assessment process on the proposed case study El-Dakahlia Governmental Headquarter building (Existing Building - Major Renovation) as a case study to achieve sustainability requirements which results in renovate and promote the existing building according to LEED Rating System Requirements towards a sustainable and ecofriendly buildings and urban communities consequently

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