A LEED-certified building in China
This (somewhat dated) article is about the eight-story LEED-certified building in Beijing that houses China’s ministry of science.
In a country both energy-starved and cash-conscious, the new ministry of science building is a small wonder. It uses 70 percent less energy than similar federal buildings, and saves 10,000 tons of water a year through rainwater collection. Wise use of quality materials inside a simple, plain design also make it far cheaper to build and maintain than comparable Beijing buildings.
Last week, this building became the first in China to pass the stringent, internationally recognized LEED certification.
Full Article (via Green Tea Blog)