As the cement industry
moves forward with its commitment to sustainable development, cement
company personnel are becoming accredited under the LEED
(Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) system of
measuring the environmental integrity of buildings.
A rating system of the
U.S. Green Building Council, LEED—short for Leadership in Energy and
Environmental Design—has emerged as the standard for sustainable
development.
LEED was created to:
- define "green building" by
establishing a common standard of measurement
- promote integrated,
whole-building design practices
- recognize environmental
leadership in the building industry
- stimulate green competition
- raise consumer awareness of
green building benefits
- transform the building market
Pervious and LEED:
Pervious Concrete Chosen at
Southface Eco-Office, A Landmark Commercial Green Building
Project
Additional Resources:
www.pervious.info
For additional information, visit
the ECCO
website.
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