The Architect/Engineer. as a part of Basic Services, shall employ sustainable design principles based on LEED 2009 as established by the U.S. Green Building Council. Specifically employ those principles pertaining to energy and water conservation and indoor environmental quality. Any energy modeling and/or daylighting studies, required to achieve these principles shall be included as part of Basic Services. If the Owner chooses to pursue certification, registration and documentation with the U.S. Green Building Council, any such services provided by the Architect/Engineer will be an Additional Service. The LEED Green Building Rating System and other similar environmental guidelines (collectively “LEED”) utilize certain design and usability recommendations on a project in order to promote an environmental friendly and energy efficient facility. In addressing these guidelines, the Architect/Engineer shall perform its services in accordance with that degree of skill and care ordinarily exercised by similarly situated members of the Architect/Engineer’s profession involved in the design of similar projects in the same locale as the Project.
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