The Hearst Tower in New York Was Designed to Achieve

question 68

Multiple Choice

The Hearst Tower in New York was designed to achieve a degree of energy efficiency 26% higher than that of standard office buildings earning

• A)a Solar Standard Achievement Award.
• B)a U.S. Green Building grant.
• C)Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)certification.
• D)an "A" low-toxicity compliance rating.
• E)the Energy Star qualified building designation.

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