As “sustainability” moves from the environmental world to the realities of its implementation in the business domain, there is a sea change occurring in the approach of businesses to the environment. For buildings and interior environments, the rapid growth of LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) provides analysis and certification of sustainability initiatives. This feature looks at a variety of LEED projects in the United States, and illustrates how focusing on the environment and LEED can enhance the triple bottom line of economic, social and environmental benefits.
