Apr 25 2011
SelectHealth was recognized with the LEED Silver award from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) for its new headquarters in Murray, Utah.
The USGBC created the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system to provide a set of performance standards for certifying sustainable buildings and developments. LEED buildings are designed to be healthier and safer for their occupants, maximize energy efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of the building.
To qualify for this certification, several features were incorporated into the design and construction of the SelectHealth building, including daylight views for more than 90 percent of work stations, water-saving landscape design, high-efficiency fixtures, reserved parking for low-emitting and alternative-fuel vehicles, and a building-wide mixed-use recycling system.
"It is an honor to accept this award on behalf of our organization," said Pat Richards, SelectHealth president and CEO. "The efforts to achieve LEED certification will result in less impact on the environment now and in the future, as well as a healthier atmosphere for our employees."
The LEED award was presented at a celebration for Earth Day and the one-year anniversary of the new SelectHealth building. The building was designed by VCBO Architecture with construction led by Jacobsen Construction.
Source: SelectHealth