Bronze, Silver, and Gold Green
The Leadership in Energy and Enviromental Design (LEED) has begun to construct a new generation of industrial buildings. Standard landscaping elements are now giving way to newer and more sustainable features. Previous elements such as grass berms are now being replaced with bioswales, which are drainage systems that are designed to retain water onsite. Another new sustainable feature for industrial buildings are french drains. French drains were designed to reduce water discharge in sewer systems.
Other elements that are being introduced in this new generation of construction for industrial building are the interior design elements. Elements such as clerestory glass provide ambient lighting and reduces energy use. Another fairly new element being used is daylighting, which is when strategically place windows and skylights are used to provide natural sunlight. Also being used is recycled carpeting, non-volatile organic chemical-emitting paints and finishesnon-volatile organic chemical-emitting paints and finishes and also energy efficient mechanical systems can reduce operational expenses and help earn valuable points for LEED certification.
Industrial real estate developers currently find themselves at the threshold of a new era in real estate. With LEED certification now a reachable benchmark for most new industrial facilities, both small and large businesses are making a push for green, finding that building sustainable product is finally financially justifiable.
Industrial real estate developers are currently finding themselves at the threshold of a new generation in real estate and industrial building design. With LEED certification now a reachable benchmark for most new industrial facilities, both small and large businesses are making a push for green, finding that building sustainable product is finally not only economically justifiable but also, financially justifiable.
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