LEED Certification: West Michigan Businesses

People, businesses, and municipalities concerned with the environment, those who are seeking to decrease their net impact on the environment, should consider researching and implementing LEED practices into their next building project. Not all contractors, architects and builders are knowledgeable in LEED practices. I would advise you find a LEED Accredited Professional when you are ready to design and build your next project.

In order to earn a LEED Certification, buildings must meet certain standards in regard to their environmental impact.

Various elements in the building process and end product earn points which, put together, can earn the project Silver, Gold, or Platinum LEED Certification. Some of these elements include: recycling of existing building products into the new building (if the building is being restored or re-built), use of solar or wind power, grey water recycling systems (re-uses some types of waste water for irrigation), limiting disturbance of surrounding property, and Roof Garden Installation.

Leading businesses in West Michigan are seeking to do their part to positively affect the environment through LEED Certification of new buildings. Among these Businesses are Meijer, Steelcase, Lacks, Herman-Miller, and Johnson Control. All have dedicated themselves to ensuring a better environment for future generations.