Creating a green building in today'ss world is more important than ever. Not only does a sustainable building help protect our environment, but it can offer many advantages to the
building owner and occupants. The United States Green Building Council, in an attempt to set standardization for green buildings nationally, has created the LEED's174; guidelines. The
LEED's174; (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) system is a points-based system in which a building is awarded points for each part of the building that is environmentally
sustainable. Once a building has accumulated a set amount of points it is awarded a green status. The basic status is certified, followed by silver, gold, then platinum, the highest status
one can reach in the LEED's174; point system.
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Craig Lewis
CEO
310-556-3200
1180 S. Beverly Dr. Suite 608
Los Angeles, CA 90035
www.artisanprecast.com
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