On this day, we
remember the
lives lost along with the great expressions of courage and compassion. Ten years later, the stories of 9/11 continue to inspire -- learn more about the
memorial.
Rising in place of the World Trade Center is "
a complex with the most environmentally advanced technologies ever attempted at the scale." 1 WTC is seeking LEED Gold Certification.
LEED or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design is "an internationally-recognized green building certification system developed by the US Green Building Council (USGBC)." LEED recognizes performance in the following key areas: sustainable sites, water efficiency, energy & atmosphere, materials & resources, indoor environmental quality, locations & linkages, awareness & education, innovation in design, and regional priority.