11.09.2009

PACCAR Medical Education Center Awarded Prestigious LEED® Green Building Certification

The PACCAR Medical Education Center on the campus of Adena Regional Medical Center has been awarded LEED® Silver certification as established by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). LEED is the nation’s preeminent program for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings.

The PACCAR Medical Education Center achieved LEED Silver certification for energy use, lighting, water and material use as well as incorporating a variety of other sustainable strategies. LEED Certification of Silver was based on a number of green design and construction features that positively impact the project itself and the broader community. These features include:

• + Storm water control and treatment
• + A 30% potable water reduction as compared to the baseline for buildings of this type
• + The use of highly energy efficient chillers, boilers, motors and variable frequency devices to reduce overall energy consumption
• + A reduction in the overall quantity of materials used and the use of environmentally friendly and sustainable materials
• + The use of an under floor air distribution system to improve thermal comfort for occupants and provide more efficient air distribution
• + The use of innovation design that incorporates an educational outreach program that highlights the building’s sustainable features to encourage green building in the neighboring area