Preserve farm land
Each year over a million acres of farm land are lost to development
Even land that has agricultural potential should be spared because it's hard to bring it back once its gone. If possible, preserve such land as an open space. Brown fields, grey fields, and infill are great alternatives to developing undeveloped land.
Green points
LEED for HomesLeadership in Energy and Environmental Design. LEED for Homes is the residential green building program from the United States Green Building Council (USGBC). While this program is primarily designed for and applicable to new home projects, major gut rehabs can qualify. : Up to 10 points available in Location & Linkages (LL-about where build), up to 22 in Sustainable Sites (SS-about what you do with the site once you have it).
NGBSNational Green Building Standard Based on the NAHB Model Green Home Building Guidelines and passed through ANSI. This standard can be applied to both new homes, remodeling projects, and additions. /ICC-700 Many opportunities for points under Ch. 5--Lot Design.
Read more in the Green Building Encyclopedia
