Aloft Charlotte Ballantyne Joins the Growing List of Leed Certified Buildings

With the growing list of energy efficient, eco-conscious, LEED certified buildings globally, Aloft Charlotte Ballantyne has joined the bandwagon and has earned its Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification from the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) on September 29, 2010, making it the tenth Leed Certified property for parent Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc.

Aloft Charlotte Ballantyne is a modern and convenient five star hotel situated along the grassy fields of The Golf Club located in Charlotte, an upscale lifestyle community in North Carolina.  Aloft Charlotte Ballantyne earned its Leed Certification for sustainable site development by partnering with local firms and implementing significant enhancements in energy efficiency, water conservation and green cleaning, and has proven dedication to responsible sustainable practices in operations, maintenance, and upgrades to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, conserve energy, and contribute to a healthier environment for the community.

LEED which stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental was created by The United States Green Building Council (USGBC) as a point based system for rating green building. The rating system refers to a certain type of project being worked on while green building refers to the design, construction, and operation of buildings in an environmentally friendly manner by using less energy and sustainable products, and in the process reducing greenhouse gas emissions while paying attention to five key areas of human and environmental health: energy efficiency, water savings, materials selection, indoor environmental quality and sustainable site development.

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