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In July the Chattanooga Fire Department opened the doors to their first LEED Certified fire station. The fire hall serves as a second home to its firefighters, so the architects and designers at Franklin Architects designed a comfortable space that minimized toxic materials and maximized natural light.
“We’re honored to receive this recognition for building an environmentally friendly fire station,” said Chief Parker. “In addition to being green, achieving LEED certification also means we’re saving money through improved energy efficiency.”
The 105-year old community bank was the fifth LEED Certified project in Chattanooga. Working with Scott Smith, Northwest Georgia Bank president and COO, was a delight. Mr. Smith and his team learned quickly the importance of gaining this environmental certification for business and their bottom line. Besides being great for business, employees enjoy a lot of natural light and a comfortable office space.
"Northwest Georgia Bank's LEED Certification demonstrates tremendous green building leadership," said Rick Fedrizzi, president, CEO and founding chair, USGBC. "The urgency of USGBC's mission has challenged the industry to move faster and reach further than ever before, and Northwest Georgia Bank serves as a prime example of just how much we can accomplish."
