Posted by Victoria Silvestri on 18 February 2019
Being over an hour by air from the nearest town, it is challenging for the resort to maintain a green, carbon-free environment. It is only through sustained effort that we have been able to achieve the prized LEED Platinum status for sustainable architecture and infrastructure.
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is a green building certification program used worldwide. Developed by the non-profit U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) it includes a set of rating systems for the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of green buildings, homes, and neighbourhoods which aims to help building owners and operators be environmentally responsible and use resources efficiently.