This recent article ran in the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Read how local developers are turning to low-impact environmental building maintenance programs as a better business practice.
The US Green Building Council (USGBC) has set standards and developed a rating system for both new and existing buildings which ensure that a structure meets important "green" benchmarks. LEED ratings are the most highly regarded and recognized certifications in green building design, construction, and maintenance. To receive a LEED certification, many times the guidelines require specific ma
LEED certification applies to not only how a building is built, but also how that green space is maintained. Once a building has been granted LEED certification there are certain maintenance requirements that have to be upheld under the LEED certification guidelines. The link below details all of these maintenance requirements.