Architect Russell talks about how Location & Transportation can help contribute towards a sustainable green building, even before you have actually design any building on the site. This can help gain points towards a sustainable green building rating system such as LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design).

The 7 areas discussed are:

1. Sensitive Land Protection

2. High Priority Site

3. Surrounding Density and Diverse Uses

4. Access to Quality Transit

5. Bicycle Facilities

6.Reduced Parking Footprint

7. Green Vehicles.

https://www.architectrussell.com