(INDIANAPOLIS) - April 15, 2009 - CSO Architects today announced the fourth building under their stewardship to receive recognition from the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED® (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System. The newly constructed university building received the second highest possible designation; a LEED Gold certification. DePauw University's Bartlett Reflection Center is now the third LEED-New Construction Gold Building in the State of Indiana. When it comes to building sustainability, CSO Architects is clearly leading the charge. CSO is now responsible for 4 out of the 7 LEED Gold projects in the State of Indiana.
"We are extremely proud of our green building efforts at CSO. We have worked very hard with our clients to design a facility that is functional in terms of scope, and truly reflective of the goal of sustainability, while remaining mindful of our environmental impact," said Dan Moriarity, CSO Principal. "DePauw University has made a tremendous commitment to LEED and should be recognized for their leadership in this regard. DePauw is the only building owner in Indiana to own and operate more than one LEED Gold Building," said Moriarity.
CSO Architects considers sustainability a vital part of our design philosophy and employs 40 LEED® accredited professionals. CSO Architects currently has the following projects certified or registered with LEED® for certification:
· DePauw University Bartlett Reflection Center - Greencastle, Indiana
Certified LEED New Construction Gold
· Amazon.com - Indianapolis, Indiana
Certified LEED Commercial Interiors Gold
· August Mack - Indianapolis, Indiana
Certified LEED Commercial Interiors Gold
· DePauw University Janet Prindle Institute for Ethics - Greencastle, Indiana
Certified LEED New Construction Gold
· HealthNow New York - Buffalo, New York
Certified LEED New Construction Silver
· Ball State University North Residence Hall - Muncie, Indiana
Pursuing LEED New Construction Gold
· Ball State University Park Hall - Muncie, Indiana
Pursuing LEED New Construction Silver
· Celebration - Orlando, Florida
Pursuing LEED Core and Shell Silver
· Cummins Office Building - Columbus, Indiana
Pursuing LEED New Construction Silver
· Illinois Wesleyan University Minor Myers Welcome Center - Bloomington, Illinois
Pursuing LEED New Construction Silver
· Innovation Park at Notre Dame - South Bend, Indiana
Pursuing LEED New Construction Silver
· Limited Army Aviation Support Facility - Gary, Indiana
SpiRit Rating system
· New Indianapolis Airport - Indianapolis, Indiana
Pursuing LEED New Construction Certification
· North Hills Tower I - Raleigh, North Carolina
Pursuing LEED Core and Shell Silver
· Pembroke Point Building A - Orlando, Florida
Pursuing LEED Core & Shell Silver
· Perimeter Two - Morrisville, North Carolina
Pursuing LEED Core and Shell Silver
· Research Triangle Institute - Durham, North Carolina
Pursuing LEED New Construction Gold
· Saint Joseph Medical Office Building - Mishawaka, Indiana
Pursuing LEED Core and Shell Silver
· University of Notre Dame Geddes Hall - South Bend, Indiana
Pursuing LEED New Construction Silver
For more information on CSO's LEED credentials visit www.csoinc.net
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