LRADAC is seeking LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) for this new facility. What does that mean?

Just as CARF provides standards for LRADAC’s programs, LEED certification is the recognized standard for measuring building sustainability. Achieving LEED certification is the best way to demonstrate that a building project is truly “green.”

The LEED green building (point) rating system is designed to promote design and construction practices that help reduce the negative environmental impact of buildings and improve occupant health and well being. In order to be certified, there is a rigorous third-party “commissioning” process that provides proof that we have achieved our environmental goals and the building is performing as designed.

As the construction progresses, we provide additional information on the various LEED points we are trying to achieve. A couple of the points we have elected to pursue involve our parking lots. We will get points for providing preferred parking for “low-emitting and fuel efficient vehicles” and for staff who ride bicycles. Staff who ride bicycles to work will also have access to a “locker room” on the lower level for showering and changing.

Curbing for the parking area in the front of the building is being installed.

Waterproofing of the retaining way is underway.

Rough in for the plumbing in the Detox unit continues.