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SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
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SUSTAINABLE DESIGN
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CFM’s Sustainable Design Program strives to enhance VA’s mission by incorporating sustainable design practices into the design and construction of VA facilities. Driven by numerous Federal mandates and VA policies, the program encourages design strategies that reduce energy and water consumption, integrate cost-effective renewable energy, promote healthy work environments, and protect vital natural resources. For more information on VA’s Sustainable Design program, contact sustainabledesign@va.gov.
Current VA Sustainable Design Standards
| Publication Title | Effective Date |
|---|---|
| VA Sustainable Design Manual | August 18, 2017 |
| Guiding Principles Checklist for New Construction and Modernization | April 15, 2018 |
| CFM Policy Memo 003C-2021-21, Green Building Certification Requirements | August 3, 2021 |
| Standards Alert 018 - Green Building Certification Standard Update | August 24, 2021 |
| Green Building Certification Waiver Request template | August 24, 2021 |
| CFM Sustainability Scorecard (for major construction design efforts ONLY) | August 24, 2021 |
| Best Practices for LEED Certification in VA Facility Construction & Renovation Projects v2 | April 13, 2022 |
| Standards Alert 020 - Energy Efficient Design Criteria Update | April 01, 2023 |
For more information on VA’s Sustainable Design program,
contact sustainableDesign@va.gov.
