Green Building Growing in Michigan

KALAMAZOO -- As Kermit used to say, its not easy being green, but it can pay off.
They are green buildings, structures designed to use less fuel and have a smaller carbon footprint. They may have cost a little more to build or remodel, but in the long run, will save their owners big bucks.


Kalamazoo’s Prairie Ridge Elementary is the first Public School in the state to win Gold Leed Certification for its sustainable design and operation. Last Night the School Board Received the Award.


LEED Certification comes with a big tax break, but because the schools aren’t taxed, the Archetechs claimed the tax benefit. This week the Archetectural firm handed over a check for $25,000 to the schools as a gesture. The money will be used to support the school’s literacy program.


WMU’s Health and Human Services Building is also the first Higher Education building on the Planet to get the LEED Gold Certification.
Spokesperson Cheryl Roland says it’s the technology….
They unveiled the plaque in Ceremonies this week.


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