Green Building Continues to Expand

The United States Green Building Council (USGBC) has achieved 10,000 Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certified Commercial Buildings according to a recent article on GreenBiz.com.  According to the article LEED-certified commercial space now totals 1.3 billion square feet of property around the globe. The project that brought the USGBC to this milestone was the Live Oak Family Center, a two-story LEED Platinum building, in Santa Cruz, CA.

This milestone demonstrates the rapid expansion of green building but according to the USGBC we still have a long way to go to make a significant impact.

We at the Good Earth Family of Companies are excited to be a part of this movement and continue to support Green Building initiatives. “It is fantastic to be a part of something that really will have impact on the environment.  In addition, it supports the construction industry and a green economy,”  said Jim Mumford.

Green Roofs and Living Walls can contribute to a buildings ability to earn points towards LEED certification by reducing heat the island effect and storm water run-off, reduce energy costs and provide habitat for native plants and animals, and improve indoor air-quality.

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