Thirteen peer-reviewed papers examine current and developingsustainable building and product standards for manufacturers,designers, retailers, the general public, and governmentregulators.

The key objectives for a high performance building include:accessibility, aesthetics, cost effectiveness, functionality,historic preservation, security, safety, and sustainability. Thisnew ASTM publication helps to demonstrate that sustainable buildingstandards are at the forefront of high performance buildingobjectives. They help define environmental preferability; lifecycle assessment; and chemicals of concern, while balancingenvironmental, economic, and social considerations.