November 9, 2005—Herman Miller’s Design Yard Front Door in Holland, Michigan, has received a LEED Gold Certification from the US Green Building Council (USGBC) in the Commercial Interiors (CI) category, says the company, a leading provider of office furniture and services.
The Front Door facility earned LEED Gold in part because of its use of recycled and rapidly renewable materials and an added humidification system, says Herman Miller. Credits also were given for existing characteristics of the building including natural light, mechanical systems, bicycle racks, and changing rooms.
Innovation points were earned for the company’s Environmental Affairs Knowledge Node, which serves as an education destination for green practices. Another innovation point was awarded for Herman Miller’s Comprehensive Green Cleaning Program, which includes EPA-approved products and a documented training process.
All major Herman Miller facility projects are targeted for a minimum LEED Silver Certification, the company says. LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design.
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