Harnessing Adobe LiveCycle server software, Adobe Acrobat desktop software and the Adobe Portable Document Format (PDF), USGBC aims to significantly streamline critical forms-based processes for its members and LEED users. The goal is to reduce the overall cost of LEED certification for project teams and accelerate the industry's ability to adopt green building practices.
"The benefits for the LEED end user are amazing," said Rick Fedrizzi, USGBC president, CEO and founding chair. "The high quality and ease-of-use of Adobe technology has made it a household name, and we're excited about working with Adobe to take the LEED process to the next level.
The change means organizations will be able to submit project documentation electronically, get early feedback that their certification goals are on track, and access and update their project information throughout the building process, Fedrizzi says.
USGBC is utilizing Adobe LiveCycle server software to provide building project teams the ability to complete and submit LEED-certification forms online in Adobe PDF, which is designed to increase accuracy and save time. Users can then save a copy of forms to a local hard drive for archiving purposes. The entire process can be completed by project teams simply using free Adobe Reader software or Acrobat.
