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Table 4-1: Summary of international tools available
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| Tool | Country of Origin | Date established | In use | Compulsory/ voluntary | Market Penetration | New/existing building | Local/ global | Independent assessment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BREEAM |
UK |
1990 |
Yes |
Voluntary |
High |
New and existing |
National |
Yes |
LEED |
US |
1995 |
Yes |
Voluntary |
High |
New and existing |
Multi-national |
Yes |
LEED Canada |
Canada |
2000 |
Yes |
Voluntary |
Medium |
New and existing |
National |
Yes |
GBTool |
Canada |
2001 |
No |
Voluntary |
Low |
New and existing |
Global |
No |
CASBEE |
Japan |
2002 |
Yes |
Voluntary |
Medium |
New and existing |
National |
Yes |
