A Texas car dealership has applied for the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification.
Pat Lobb Toyota of McKinney, Texas, near Dallas, recently celebrated its grand opening. Designed by Gensler, the 53,000-square-foot facility is the first car dealership to register for a LEED rating, according to a news release from Gensler. The dealership is on track to earn a LEED Silver rating.
The building’s exterior is composed to 80 percent recycled aluminum. Heat, when needed, is generated by oil waste. Other green building features include energy-efficient lighting and faucets, carpet made from recycled windshield glass and rainwater irrigation.
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