The newly opened Rautischi Family Learning Center has received a Leed Platinum Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council for its dedication to using minimal energy. | Unsplash
The newly opened Rautischi Family Learning Center has received a Leed Platinum Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council for its dedication to using minimal energy. | Unsplash
The newly opened Rautischi Family Learning Center has received a Leed Platinum Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council for its dedication to using minimal energy.
Leed, which stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design is an evaluator of site design, building design, sustainability, renewable energy and other measurable standards. The learning center will use around 67% less energy than a building that meets minimum code standards.
"Achieving LEED certification is more than just implementing sustainable practices. It represents a commitment to making the world a better place and influencing others to do better," said Mahesh Ramanujam, president and CEO, USGBC. "Given the extraordinary importance of climate protection and the central role buildings play in that effort, Olbrich Botanical Gardens is creating a path forward through their LEED certification."
The Frautschi Family Learning Center is 9,000 square feet and is the first dedicated educational space in Olbrich’s history. Features included in the design include solar panels, large windows, daylight sensors to dim LED lighting, occupancy and vacancy sensors for lighting and heating control, and reduced air infiltration.
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