# 570.117-2 Guiding principles for federal leadership in high performance and sustainable buildings.

GSA is committed to the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of leased space that complies with all of the following Guiding Principles:

(a) Employ Integrated Design Principles;

(b) Optimize Energy Performance;

(c) Protect and Conserve Water;

(d) Enhance Indoor Environmental Quality; and

(e) Reduce the Environmental Impact of Building Materials.