Taking the LEED in Green Design
Announcement posted by DesignBuild Source 24 Jul 2012
The strength of an industry is in its standards. The higher the benchmark, the more successful and sophisticated the industry.
In this vein, Canada’sgreen buildingsector is showing its current and potential strength, increasing the implementation of commonly-accepted green standards and boasting a sector that is emerging as a world leader.
There has been a distinct jump in green ratings nationwide, with many designers and developers committing to a higher standard – aLEED platinum standard.
With this increasingly becoming a highly desirable – and valuable – certification for both developers and owners, high standards of green building throughout the country are becoming commonplace.
Reid’s Heritage Homes have set the bar higher than ever, becoming the first homebuilders to receive the Energy Star Building of the Year Award from the Canadian Ministry of Natural Resources....