![]() ![]() “The Barnes Foundation’s new building is a wonderful addition to Philadelphia’s iconic Parkway, not only for the benefits it brings to Philadelphia and the larger community, but for its attention to environmental design standards,” said Nutter. Philadelphia Mayor Michael Nutter agrees. “From diverting 95% of construction waste from landfills as it redeveloped this brownfield site to a building with anticipated energy savings of 44% over a traditionally designed equivalent, it’s a marquee project not only for Philadelphia but the country.” “The USGBC Green Building Council is excited to award the Barnes its LEED Platinum certification because we believe that inspired, beautiful design can also perform to high environmental standards, and this building proves it,” said Fedrizzi. The award will be given by USGBC President and CEO Rick Fedrizzi. ![]() The building will be certified as Platinum under the USGBC’s LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) rating system at a press event on September 27th, 2012, at 2pm at the Barnes Foundation. Philadelphia - The Barnes Foundation’s new building will be the first major art and education institution in the country to achieve the highest level of environmental certification from the U.S. ![]()
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