David J. Eckes, Architect

LEED

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design.

What is it? (Definition taken from the US Green Building Council Website)

The LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) Green Building
Rating System™ is a voluntary, consensus-based standard to support and
certify successful green building design, construction and operations. LEED
is transforming the marketplace by providing a nationally recognized
certification system to promote integrated, whole-building design practices
in the building industry.

Dave's position on LEED

I think all of the design and construction goals of LEED are great. I get
excited about designing to protect the environment and save on natural
resources, designing to save energy, and designing quality work
environments that will stand the test of time. I find it very interesting and
challenging. Everyone who is in the building industry should have high
goals for designing with LEED to the greatest extent possible. LEED goals
are very comprehensive and beneficial to building owners.

Dave's position on LEED Building Certification

Whether you have a new or existing building, LEED Building Certification is
a worthy goal. Is it necessary? No. If you believe certifying your building is
important to your company's image, then consider it. Before going that
direction, become aware of the requirements, costs, benefits, pitfalls, and
recertification requirements associated with this effort.

We will be happy to include the appropriate LEED acredited professionals
on our design team to guide us through the process and maintain the
required documentation from inception, through design, to construction,
and startup.