The Power of Green Building

What is "Green Building"?

In the United States, over 30% of total energy use, greenhouse gas emissions, raw materials use, and waste output are attributable to the built environment. The goal of green building is to create buildings and communities that maximize both economic and environmental performance and improve the quality of life.

In the green market, government and private builders apply standards, including energy efficiency, material selections, water use, and other environmental attributes, making green buildings a focus of sustainable products and processes that impact a wide range of industries.

Environmental Benefits

Enhance and protect ecosystems and biodiversity
Improve air and water quality
Reduce solid waste
Conserve natural resources

Economic Benefits

Reduce operating costs
Enhance asset value and profits
Improve employee productivity and satisfaction
Optimize life-cycle economic performance

Health & Community Benefits

Improve air, thermal and acoustic environments
Enhance occupant comfort and health
Minimize strain on local infrastructure
Contribute to overall quality of life

Meeting LEED ® Accreditation Standards

The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System™ is the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction, and operation of high performance green buildings. Providing independent, third-party verification that a building project meets the highest performance standards, LEED certification promotes a whole-building approach to sustainability by recognizing performance in five key areas of human and environmental health: sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection, and indoor environmental quality. The LEED plaque is recognized nationwide as proof that a building is environmentally responsible, profitable, and a healthy place to live and work.

As an accredited USGBC Member, sdoi can provide your company with office interiors that conform to the highest LEED standards.

THE PURSUIT OF L.E.E.D. GOLD

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LEED-Certified Buildings:

Are leading the transformation of the built environment
Are built as designed and perform as expected
Have lower operating costs and increased asset value
Are healthy and comfortable for their occupants
Reduce waste sent to landfills
Conserve energy and water
Reduce harmful greenhouse gas emissions
Qualify for tax rebates, zoning allowances, and other incentives in hundreds of cities
Demonstrate an owner's commitment to environmental stewardship and social responsibility