Through LEED:

• Projects that demonstrate their compliance can earn certification.
• People who demonstrate their knowledge can earn accreditation.
• Products are not formally recognized as LEED-certified, but many contribute toward projects' qualifications.

Harmon provides

• Advice and counsel through our on-staff LEED Accredited Professional
• Pre-engineered exterior “brise soleil” sun shades
• Recycled and regional material options such as high-quality, post-industrial, recycled aluminum
• Shared knowledge through our representation on the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory High Performance Building Facades Public Advisory Committee and leadership on the American Architectural Manufacturers Association’s Green and Sustainability Task Group

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC)

The U.S. Green building council is an organization of leaders from across the building industry working to produce a new generation of high performance building through promoting buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to live and work.

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)

LEED is a rating system developed by the USGBC as a national standard for high performance sustainable buildings. It was created to define green building through a standard of measurement and raise consumer awareness of green building benefits.

More information is available at www.usgbc.org