Leed Buildings
Green Building Rating System™ by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is a feature-oriented rating system that awards buildings points for satisfying specified green building criteria. The six major environmental categories of review include: Sustainable Sites, Water Efficiency, Energy and Atmosphere, Materials and Resources, Indoor Environmental Quality and Innovation and Design. LEED can be applied to all building types including new construction, commercial interiors, core and shell development, existing buildings, homes, neighborhood developments, schools, health and retail facilities. Fraser Construction understands the importance of continually advancing our LEED knowledge and experience within the green building industry. We have seven employees that are LEED Accredited Professionals (LEED AP). This credential from the Green Building Certification Institute marks the most qualified, educated and influential green building professional in the marketplace. We are proud to have so many individuals on our team dedicated to maintaining these high industry standards.
Earthcraft Buildings
The Earthcraft rating system is developed by the Greater Atlanta Home Builders Association and Southface and is catered towards green building in the Southeastern U.S. It offers separate rating systems for light commercial, multifamily, residential, renovation, and communities. Each rating system has a number or prerequisites and an a la carte menu of optional points that work toward one of three levels of certification: Certified, Gold, Platinum. Earthcraft’s program cost is relatively affordable and its required paperwork is reduced through visual field verification and diagnostic testing.
Green Globes Buildings
The Green Globes® certification, administered by the Green Building Initiative (GBI), is a science-based building rating system that supports a wide range of commercial and multi-family project types. Known for its collaborative and flexible approach, Green Globes utilizes an interactive online assessment tool to help project teams evaluate, quantify, and improve their environmental footprint. The system awards points across several environmental assessment areas, including:
- Project Management: Integration of environmental goals from pre-design through occupancy.
- Site: Evaluation of site development, land use, and landscaping.
- Energy: Focusing on performance, demand reduction, and renewable energy integration.
- Water: Implementing efficient fixtures, cooling towers, and irrigation systems.
- Resources: Prioritizing building materials with low lifecycle impacts and waste reduction.
- Emissions: Management of heating/cooling systems and hazardous materials.
- Indoor Environment: Enhancing occupant health through superior air quality, thermal comfort, and lighting.
Following a rigorous third-party assessment and an on-site walkthrough by a Green Globes Assessor, buildings can earn a rating of One to Four Globes. Fraser Construction values the Green Globes system for its practical application and its ability to provide real-time feedback, ensuring our clients achieve a high-performing, sustainable building that meets rigorous national standards.
