Jan. 9, 2014: U.S. Green Building Council Certifies 20,000th LEED Commercial Project
Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. Plant in Knoxville, Tenn., Gains Distinction
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) announced that it has reached a new milestone with the issuance of the 20,000th Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification for a commercial project.
USGBC’s Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) certified the offices and staff services space in the Green Mountain Coffee Roasters Inc. (GMCR) plant in Knoxville, Tenn., under LEED for Commercial Interiors (LEED-CI).