Shaw Hospitality Group tufted and CYP products utilizing Eco Solution Q solution dyed nylon, and Shaw Hospitality Group hardwoods contribute to the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System through the use of recycled content, adherence to stringent indoor air quality standards and innovation in design through Cradle to Cradle certification. Additionally, carpet contributes to LEED through a construction and waste management program credit.
Developed and administered by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), LEED promotes a whole building approach to sustainability by recognizing performance in sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environment quality. LEED is a framework for building owners and operators to identify and implement practical and quantifiable green building design, construction, operations and maintenance solutions.
Sustainable Sites – Choosing and managing a building site during construction
Water Efficiency – Encouraging smarter use of water, inside and out of a building
Energy & Atmosphere – Promoting a variety of strategies to reduce the amount of energy used in buildings
Materials & Resources – Selecting products and materials that are sustainably produced and transported
Indoor Environment Quality – Promoting strategies to improve the air indoors while encouraging natural daylight and improved acoustics
Innovation in Design – Promoting the use of new and innovative technologies and strategies to increase a building's performance
The Washington, D.C.-based U.S. Green Building Council is committed to a prosperous and sustainable future through cost-efficient and energy-saving green buildings. Over 100,000 people have achieved the LEED Accredited Professional designation and are specialized in their knowledge of LEED. The USGBC boast over 20,000 member companies and organizations and 78 local chapters throughout the U.S. The USGBC leads a diverse constituency of builders and environmentalists, corporations and nonprofit organizations, elected officials and concerned citizens, and teachers and students.