LEED® Building Solutions

Sustainable building practices impact the full life-cycle of a building, through design, implementation, operations and maintenance and renewal of the built environment.

The recent trend toward Green Building is being driven by:

Legislative mandates for public sector facilities and tax incentives for commercial buildings.
Shifts in consumer Spending.
Rising energy prices.

Why the focus on Green Buildings?

Green Building includes design and construction practices that reduce or remove the impact of buildings on the environment in five key areas:

Sustainable site planning
Safeguarding water and water efficiency
Energy efficiency and renewable energy
Conservation of materials and resources
Indoor environmental quality

What are the real benefits of Green Building?

Environmental—Green Building reduces natural resource consumption

Economic—Green Building can improves a company's bottom line

Health and Safety—Green Building's can enhance occupant comfort and contribute to their health

Community—Green Building can minimize the strain on local infrastructures and can improve residents "quality of life"