What is the “Green Development” Movement? It recognizes the impact building projects have on the environment and encourages the use of resources more efficiently through Design, Material Selection, Waste Reduction, Water Conservation and Reuse, and Energy Efficiency.
Since 2000, a total of 2,164 projects representing over 300,000,000 square feet of building space, have registered under the LEED system for certification
285 projects have achieved some level of LEED Certification under the LEED Program
20,900 building industry professionals have achieved LEED accreditation from the USGBC
I believe the Green Movement is here to stay and the design industry is just beginning to explore the many ways to create responsible interior environments.
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There is a great new hotel in St. Petersburg, FL. The Sandpearl Resort & Spa. They are on the forefront in LEEDS qualifications. The owner, Mike Chesam and President, John Hobach seem dedicated to providing a top notch product while committing to the enviroment. More hoteliers should be as forward thinking!
I looked into the Sandpearl Resort and Spa and it's really amazing how many designs and practices of energy and resource conserving measures they incorporated:
*Chilled Water Air-conditioning System
*Heat Recovery Exhaust System
*In Room Energy Management System
*Special Glazing for Windows and Sliding Glass Doors
*Low Emission Construction Materials
*Geothermal Pool Heating System
*Ozone Pool Sanitizing System
*Water Conservation Systems
*Waste Conservation
*Innovative Transportation Ideas
*Continuing Education
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