ATLANTA — The headquarters of the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) has been awarded Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification at the Platinum level under the New Construction 2.2 rating system, according to Environmental Protection.
The ASHRAE headquarters is one of only six buildings in the state of Georgia to achieve certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) at the highest level offered, the story stated.
Sustainable aspects of the building include: A reflective white roof equipped with solar panels to minimize heat island effects and reduce carbon footprints; landscaping that eliminates the need for irrigation; preferred parking for fuel-efficient vehicles; and reducing water consumption per year by almost 50 percent by utilizing low-flow fixtures throughout building, the story noted.
The building also received additional LEED points for innovation and design, the story added.
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