America’s first LEED-certified arena

April 10, 2009 | Filed under: National,National Facilities News | Posted by:

MIAMI — The American Airlines Arena is the first in the country to be certified green by the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system, according to the Miami Herald.

The American Airlines Arena is a concert and event venue and home to the National Basketball Association’s (NBA) Miami Heat, the story stated.

The news of the certification was announced by Mayor Manny Diaz yesterday in a press conference with Miami Heat President of Business Operations Eric Woolworth, the story noted.

To obtain LEED certification, buildings must meet stringent standards for sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality, the story added.

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