Sustainable design is a common-sense, creative approach to land use, building design, and construction strategies that reduces environmental impact and increases performance. Green design offers many incentives and benefits that offset pure construction costs including lower operating costs, increased asset value, healthy and comfortable environments for occupants, and in some circumstances tax rebates, and zoning allowances. 

The “Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design” (LEED™) program is currently the industry standard indicating that a building is environmentally friendly. SSOE has LEED-accredited experts in every discipline who help clients implement green design principles related to sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection, and indoor environmental quality.

Honda R&D's central utility plant received the first LEED Gold certification in Ohio. SSOE contributed to this award by designing the utility facility to be highly energy efficient and to generate low emissions. Being a resource for sustainable design solutions is a rewarding role for SSOE.

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