LEED Environmental Categories
The Center is designed to be a LEED Platinum facility. Platinum is the highest rating possible. The LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System is the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction, and operation of high performance green buildings. The Center was designed with the following five environmental categories in mind:
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Sustainable Site: Minimizes a building's impact on ecosystems; encourages native landscaping and smart transportation choices; controls stormwater runoff; and reduces erosion, light pollution and the heat island effect. |
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Water Efficiency: Encourages smarter use of water through the use of efficient appliances and fixtures and water-wise landscaping. |
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Energy and Atmosphere: Encourages building commissioning; efficient appliances, systems and lighting; and the use of clean, renewable energy. |
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Materials and Resources: Encourages the selection of sustainably grown, harvested, produced, and transported materials. Promotes reuse, recycling, and waste reduction. |
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Indoor Environmental Quality: Promotes strategies that improve indoor air quality and provide access to views and natural light. |
