INDIANAPOLIS--(BUSINESS WIRE)--In recognition of its commitment to green building and sustainable construction, Lauth® Group Inc. earned its third Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification and its second Silver Rating for the development of NASCAR® Plaza in Charlotte, North Carolina. Now considered one of the most environmentally-responsible office towers in the Southeast, NASCAR® Plaza is a 390,000 square-foot, 20-story Class A Office Tower located in downtown Charlotte. Some of the building’s “green” features include: •Recycled Materials: one-third of the building was manufactured from recycled materials •Water Efficiency: the building uses 30% less water than a conventional building •Energy Savings: 35% of the building's electricity usage is being provided by renewable sources •Efficient Construction: during construction, more than 75% of construction waste was diverted from landfills •Low-Emitting Materials: the building is equipped with energy efficient air conditioning systems that don’t use chemicals that harm the ozone layer or CFC refrigerants which also contribute to global warming
