Owens Corning Headquarters Receives Silver LEED-EB Certification

The Energy Star-rated Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) world headquarters building in Toledo, Ohio, has added another badge of honor with Silver LEED-EB certification. Designed by Cesar Pelli (listed by the AIA as one of the 10 Most Influential American Architects) and built in 1996, Pelli spoke approvingly of the certification, "I am pleased this facility provided the solid foundation needed to earn the recognition that the LEED Existing Building certification provides." For a couple other examples of LEED-EB buildings, feel free to click over to read about Adobe + Union Bank of California Center. Owens Corning also runs The Pink Panther Energy Blog, which informs customers on insulation + energy conservation best practices.
Green Features:
Here are just a few of the green features mentioned in the certification:
under-floor ventilation for energy-efficient air delivery and specific control
of thermal comfort; low maintenance, indigenous landscaping; easterly facing
building allowing for natural lighting control via adjustable shading; and
reusable, removable, non-adhesive carpet squares throughout almost the entire building. See also CO + PRNewswire.
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