| By Robert Nieminen and Jamie Nicpon |
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One of the most common criticisms of the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Rating System is that there is often a disconnect between the projected energy savings and performance of a building in the design and modeling phase versus how it actually performs in its daily operations. If the mechanical systems (such as HVAC, lighting and shading controls, etc.) are not properly calibrated and maintained, or the occupants don't use the space as intended, or there are unanticipated energy usage patterns that were unaccounted for during modeling, then the end result will be …
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