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The U.S. Green Building Council's (USGBC) LEED program rates buildings in a number of environmental categories, awarding points for energy and water conservation; use of sustainable resources; and building occupant comfort. But the incorporation of structural efficiency, which can help owners and developers use fewer permanent materials and lower building costs is not recognized directly.
