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Whole Building Design Guide
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<p>The Whole Building Design Guide or WBDG is guidance in the United States, described by the <a href="/facts/Federal_Energy_Management_Program/HQfWmPXt">Federal Energy Management Program</a> as "a complete internet resource to a wide range of building-related design guidance, criteria and technology", and meets the requirements in guidance documents for <a href="/facts/Executive_order_(United_States)/JwJJXBar">Executive Order</a> 13123. The WBDG is based on the premise that to create a successful high-performance building, one must apply an integrated design and team approach in all phases of a project, including planning, design, construction, operations and maintenance. The WBDG is managed by the <a href="/facts/National_Institute_of_Building_Sciences/MEDvcHXx">National Institute of Building Sciences</a>. </p>