Fleetwood, PA -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/28/2016 -- The Leadership in Environmental and Energy Design, also know as LEED, is certification process that has been one of the most popularly used of its kind. There is believed to be 1.85 million of construction space that is certified every day. The certification itself helps home and business owners be verified in the many ways their property can be green. This allows for the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of structures that are resource efficient, healthy, and high performing. The LEED certification is used to encourage energy and resource efficient building, in order to reduce the stress that average construction has on the environment. LEED projects have helped divert 80 million tons of weight from landfills when compared to the everyday buildings commonly seen and built. There are many things that a LEED certified constructed building could bring to the table for anyone looking to have a commercial, retail, or business structure built. Watkins Architect brings the following benefits of LEED certification to their clients.

Buildings with LEED certification make better places to work in, since it was found that workers who worked in LEED buildings experience better productivity and air quality, as well as the business itself experiencing a better retention rate. LEED buildings are also seen to attract more tenants because of the energy and resource saving qualities, which not only helps the environment, it helps keep operating costs and overhead down. Benefits are also provided through community standing and public relations for companies willing to announce that they are building new LEED buildings.

The LEED certification rates its structures based on nine key aspects of green building. One of them is the integrative process. They also look at location and transportation options available in the area. They look to see if the site is sustainable. They also review the water efficiency of the building. They take a look at the energy and the effect on the atmosphere the building will have, the materials and resources used in the building process, the indoor environmental quality, innovation, and regional priority in order to give the building a certain ranking on their system. The ranking system starts with certified, graduates to silver, elevates to gold, and finally reaches platinum, which is the highest achievement attainable.

Watkins Architect can use the LEED process for new or existing buildings along with commercial interiors. They can also help with LEED recertification. LEED brings many benefits to clients interested in this method of constructing and operating a building, and Watkins Architect understands that.

More information can be found at http://www.watkinsarchitect.com/sustainability.asp.

About Watkins Architect
Watkins Architect is a professional practice that is located in Fleetwood, Pennsylvania. They focus on building relationships and providing excellent architectural services. The staff of Watkins Architect understands the unique needs and designs of commercial, religious, industrial, residential and government clients. Since its founding in 1995, Watkins Architect states they have continuously believed in their motto of cost effective, innovative, timeless, and sustainable architecture.

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