The concept of sustainable design has been embraced by virtually all types of businesses, educational and health care organizations. By utilizing sustainable design guidelines, a facility and provide a better interior environment, lower operating costs and reduce maintenance costs while leaving a smaller environmental footprint.

New buildings must function within a bioregion, incorporating natural social and economic aspects of a project. A true sustainable design is collaboration between architect, client and construction manager. The result is a highly integrated building that is sensitive to the environment, energy efficient and cost effective.

One of the most successful means of measuring sustainable design is through the United States Green Building Council’s LEED Program (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design). The program has an extensive list of criteria that is verified and certified. Points are available in the following areas:

• Sustainable Sites
• Water Efficiency
• Energy and Atmosphere
• Materials and Resources
• Environmental Quality
• Innovation in Design

BETA’s team of dedicated professionals can assist you in developing a facility that will be LEED certified. The advantage will be an energy efficient facility that will not only be recognized for being energy efficient but will also provide a better environment for people to work in and less costly to maintain than a conventional facility.