happy earth day

In honor of Earth Day we want to help your church building get greener, faster. Here are a few of the odd things you can get LEED credit for.

(In an existing building)
SS Credit 5: Reduced Site Disturbance - 1 Point
"Over the performance period, have in place native or adapted vegetation covering a minimum of 25% of the site area, excluding the building footprint." i.e. Let a quarter of your grounds get over-grown.

MR Credit 5: Sustainable Purchasing: Food - 1 Point
"Achieve sustainable purchases of at least 25% of total combined food and beverage purchases (by cost) during the performance period." i.e. Get donuts from a local bakery and USDA Certified Organic coffee.

EQ Credit 2.1: Occupant Survey - 1 Point
"Implement an occupant comfort survey and complaint response system to collect anonymous responses about thermal comfort, acoustics, indoor air quality, lighting levels, building cleanliness and other occupant comfort issues."

(In a rented interior space)
SS Credit 3.2: Alternative Transportation - 1 Point
"Provide secure bicycle storage, with convenient changing/shower facilities for 5% or more of tenant occupants."

SS Credit 3.3: Parking Availability - 1 Point
"Priority parking for carpools or van pools will be provided for 5% or more of tenant occupants."

MR Credit 1.1: Tenant Space - 1 Point
"Occupant commits to remain in the same location for not less than 10 years."

Who said going green isn't fun?