Wausau, WI – January 15, 2009 – Sara Hinz, Architectural Draftsperson at The Samuels Group, a Wausau-based design build firm, recently received ‘Green’ Accreditation through the U.S. Green Building Council.
A recent news release “National Studies Show Green Building as Key Part of America’s Economic Future” (January 2009) from the U.S. Green Building Council states that “as green buildings help companies cut costs and build sound financial situations, the Center for American Progress’ Study show how such green investments on a wide scale can ignite the economy of the nation as a whole.”
For The Samuels Group, a critical step toward strengthening the economy and supporting green initiatives is to have many LEED accredited personnel on staff. The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System™ is the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction, and operation of high performance green buildings. Individuals can become LEED accredited by successfully completing a comprehensive course and testing procedure. Hinz has recently been added to the list of The Samuels Group employees who have achieved LEED accreditation. As a result, Hinz will take part in managing the design elements of projects hoping to achieve LEED certification.
Buildings may be eligible to become LEED certified based on meeting certain prerequisites and performance benchmarks within each category; projects are awarded as Certified, Silver, Gold or Platinum based on the number of credits attained. Owners of LEED-certified buildings will benefit from reduced operating costs, have healthier and more productive occupants, and aid the environment by conserving our natural resources.
The Samuels Group is also a member of U.S. Green Building Council whose core purpose is to transform the way buildings and communities are designed, built and operated, enabling an environmentally and socially responsible, healthy, and prosperous environment that improves the quality of life. To learn more about LEED and Green Buildings, go to The Samuels Group’s home page, www.samuelsgroup.net, and then click on the Green Scene link.
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