We’re in a final review of our LEED certification.  We have already completed submission of credits we earned during the design stage.  This is the home stretch, the final review of our sustainable performance during the construction period.

Looking through our paperwork, I am so proud of what our team has accomplished.  Especially Brett Neuberg and Drew Krisco of Chas. Bender.  Thanks to their conscientious work, we recycled 90% of our construction debris!  Fifty three tons of concrete were broken into gravel and became part of our new concrete floor in the kitchen.

In addition to recycling, 90% of our lumber we used was FSC certified as sustainable.  Over 80% of our furniture is salvaged, and 100% of our appliances are energy star certified.

Once all the templates are reviewed, we’ll submit our final LEED credits for certification electronically.  All LEED paperwork is created and submitted in a big workroom in cyberspace.  We hope to send to USGBC next week, and look forward to feedback in about a month.  

On track for LEED Gold, the second highest rating for green construction projects!