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Scope

1.1 This terminology consists of terms and definitions pertaining to sustainable development; and, in particular to sustainability relative to the performance of buildings.

1.2 The purpose of this terminology is to provide meanings and explanations of terms applicable to sustainable development. In the interest of common understanding and standardization, consistent word usage is encouraged to help eliminate the major barrier to effective technical communication.

1.3 It is recommended that terms used only within an individual standard, and having a meaning unique to that standard, be defined or explained in the terminology section of that individual standard.

1.4 Certain standard definitions herein are adopted from other sources. Each is an exact copy. The source is identified at the right margin following the definition, and is listed in Section .

1.5 Terms are listed in alphabetical sequence. Compound terms appear in the natural spoken order.

Keywords

sustainability; performance of buildings; terminology; ICS Number Code 01.040.91 (Construction materials and building (Vocabularies)); 91.040.01 (Buildings in general)

To find similar documents by ASTM Volume:

04.12 (Building Constructions (II): E2112 - latest; Sustainability; Property Management Systems; Technology and Underground Utilities)

To find similar documents by classification:

01.040.91 (Construction materials and building (Vocabularies))

91.040.01 (Buildings in general Including building environment design Building materials, see 91.100)

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