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LEED Primer

A basic introduction to LEED, along with some strategies that biobased product manufacturers can use to increase the visibility of their products for potential LEED projects.

Overview of LEED Rating Systems

A brief summary of the LEED rating systems (as of 2011) is provided, and the role of biobased products in LEED is discussed.

Projects Using Biobased Materials to Attain LEED Credits

Examples of federal projects attaining LEED credits by using biobased materials are provided.

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Last updated: 8/30/2011

The Center for Industrial Research and Service (CIRAS) provides applied research, education, and technical assistance to Iowa industry through partnerships with Iowa's universities, community colleges, and government agencies. Assistance is supported in part by the DoC/NIST Hollings Manufacturing Extension Partnership, the DoD/DLA Procurement Technical Assistance Program, the DoC/EDA University Center Program, and the USDA BioPreferred Program.

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