New Program Awards LEED Innovation Points for Turning Construction Waste into Art

New Program Awards LEED Innovation Points for Turning Construction Waste into Art

 


Urban Eco Construction CEO Dave Radlmann managed the development and construction of one of the first LEED-certified industrial buildings in the Southeast.

Here, he explains how he created a unique new program that awards LEED innovation points through the repurposing of onsite construction waste into permanent art for the community. Radlmann commissioned local artist Dwayne Bass to create a sculpture made entirely from the building's own construction waste, which would have otherwise ended up in a landfill.

"This program is a win/win opportunity for developers and communities alike," says Radlmann. "By introducing a low-cost option for an additional LEED point, we're giving developers an unprecedented incentive to support the arts and enrich the community itself."

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