SUSTAINABILITY

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Harris is proud to offer sustainable building solutions for projects that aim to be environmentally conscious and energy efficient. We manage all the processes from design and engineering to materials and construction to ensure the integrity of the project.

Harris’ impact is felt during the design and execution phases, when we leverage advanced design and encourage participation and collaboration with the client, right down to ensuring documentation validating the design.

We are a proven leader in creating sustainable, economical solutions. We hold a patent for Fluidized Bed Incineration, and we have patents pending for new energy-efficient processes.

We either design-build or plan-spec each sustainable project. Whether it’s creating a gray water system or magnifying pipes in a solar field to heat water, we have the expertise to adopt, innovate, and create future-looking features and greener buildings.

Taking the LEED

For most owners, installing sustainable components is a means to an end. They’re seeking a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification — the most renowned green building certification program used worldwide. The LEED program maintains rigorous standards for the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of green buildings, homes, and neighborhoods.

We plan and build with LEED in mind to help clients achieve a LEED certification of Certified, Silver, Gold, or Platinum.

CERTIFICATION LEVELS

Under LEED there are 100 possible base points awarded based on the potential environmental impacts and human benefits of each credit. Points are distributed across six categories:

Certification levels

Under LEED there are 100 possible base points awarded based on the potential environmental impacts and human benefits of each credit. Points are distributed across six categories:

Sustainability in Action

Under LEED there are 100 possible base points awarded based on the potential environmental impacts and human benefits of each credit. Points are distributed across six categories:

We also incorporated native plants green roofs, a bioretention cell system and pervious pavements to support the Center’s extensive stormwater management program. These improvements earned Cascade Meadow Wetlands & Environmental Science Center a LEED Platinum certification