According to a 2008 U.S. Green Building Council report, green buildings can save millions in annual operational costs, generate new jobs and reduce greenhouse gas production.
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has championed this effort by creating a policy in January 2008 to implement Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or LEED, in Army military construction projects.
But designing and constructing certified “green” facilities in Europe is a challenge for USACE Europe District project and program managers, who are held to the German government’s construction process under ABG 75, said Rich Gifaldi, sustainable engineering manager for the Europe District.
Read USACE engineers in Europe LEED the way with green building projects.
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