LEED

Although LEED itself is not regulated by government and certification is voluntary, it has been internationally accepted as the ideal for the design, construction and operation of green buildings.

The program has developed tools that building owners & operators can use to have immediate beneficial impact on their building’s performance.

Is it important to go through the process of certifying your building when it isn’t compulsory?

The simple answer is yes.

Reasons for LEED certifying include:

• Gain recognition for green building efforts
• Validate achievement through third party review
• Qualify for a growing array of government incentives
• Contribute to a growing green building knowledge base

If these reasons sound obvious or you have further questions, please contact us. We promise we’ll take the time and guide you on the path to a greener future!

But don't just take our word for it! Wendy Waters provides a synopsis of the benefits of working in a "green" building from a recent report. Its a quick 2 minute read and has a link to the report if you want more details.

Toronto's SAS Building sheds more light on application of "green" buildings in a Toronto Star article. Quote from the article: “Since the building’s opening,” Bowden notes, “SAS has enjoyed a return on investment totalling 375 per cent per square foot … while cutting its annual CO2 footprint by 4,060 tons in 2009.”‘

Bill gates weighs in on the burden of reducing our carbon footprint.