Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Green is the New Black: A Primer on Green Buildings and LEED

Green is all the rage. And almost nowhere more than in the architecture arena. But even with the tidal wave of news and information about being ‘green’, sustainable design and LEED certification, we often hear from clients who are downright confused. They wonder:

Why make a building green?
What is the difference between green and LEED?
How much more does it cost to build a green or LEED building?
What’s the payback on LEED?

In the presentation below, Gary Sebach, Principal and Director of Architecture for OHM’s new division, Bird Houk, gives the down and dirty on green buildings. Gary answers these common questions and shares a simple six step approach to LEED.

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