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Environmental Categories Economic Categories
Global warming First Costs
Acidification Future Costs
Eutrophication
Fossil fuel depletion
Indoor air quality
Habitat alteration
Water intake
Criteria air pollutants
Human health
Smog
Ozone depletion
Ecological toxicity

TABLE 8.3.1 Various Modules Assessed in BEES 4.0

be many methods tried and recommended, one of the most important things is to
establish some consistency so that the lessons learned and experiences can be evaluated
and handed down to the next generation as effectively as possible. With this in mind, it
is important to establish some consistent reporting mechanisms. Since the Construction
Specification Institute (CSI) has developed the CSI MasterFormat Division List, which is
used extensively in the United States for construction management and data reporting,
particularly with respect to materials and products, it makes sense to also follow this
format with the management of data with respect to the LEED rating system. In response
to this, the CSI recently developed the GreenFormat. This format requested data on
products and was organized into 14 categories of questions:
• MasterFormat 2004 section number and name of material/product
• Manufacturer’s information
• Product description
• Regulatory agency sustainability approvals
• Sustainable standards and certifications
• Sustainable performance criteria
• Sustainable compositions of product
• Material extraction and transportation
• Manufacturing phase
• Construction phase
• Facility operations phase
• Deconstruction and recycling phase