1. Describe the process of carbon accounting for buildings and how it is address

1. Describe the process of carbon accounting for buildings and how it is addressed in the LEED v4 and Green Globes Rating System. (1000 words)
2. Using the Inventory of Carbon and Energy (ICE) Database (see link below), calculate the total embodied energy (EE) and carbon footprint (EC) for the house materials takeoff below. For the house as a whole determine its carbon intensity (EC/m2). Show how you would significantly decrease its carbon intensity by selecting alternative materials. For this part of the assignment, submit a spreadsheet showing the base or original case and the modified situation you would suggest for a lowered carbon footprint. Provide a narrative describing the results of this exercise.
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