The U.S. Green Building Council certified Austin City Hall with Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold in July 2006 in the new construction category.
During the design process, the City Council challenged the design team to create a sustainable building that reflects Austin's international status as green building experts with a goal of pursuing a Silver LEED rating from the U.S. Green Building Council.
The design strongly embodies sustainable principles by using local and recycled materials, native plants and trees, efficient water and energy appliances, water efficient landscaping and improved indoor environmental quality and exceeded the initial goal by achieving a LEED Gold rating.
Austin City Hall staff are working toward recertification under the LEED EB category for existing buildings which addresses whole-building maintenance issues including, cleaning, chemical use, recycling programs, maintenance programs and systems upgrades.
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