Located on Euclid Avenue, the new e4b Cleveland Resource Center is now open for business and announced it has been awarded LEED® Gold established by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). The LEED Green Building Rating System is the national benchmark for design, construction and operations of high-performance green buildings. The construction was completed by Welty Facility Services Group (WFSG).
The build out of the e4b office interiors retail space achieved LEED Gold certification by incorporating a variety of other sustainable strategies. By using less energy and water, LEED certified buildings save money for families, businesses and taxpayers; reducing greenhouse gas emissions; and contributing to a healthier environment for residents, workers and the community.
“The green building movement offers an unprecedented opportunity to respond to the most-important challenges of our time, including global climate change, dependence on non-sustainable and expensive sources of energy and threats to human health,” said Rick Fedrizzi, President, CEO and Founding Chair, U.S. Green Building Council. “The work of innovative building projects such as the e4b Cleveland Resource Center is a fundamental driving force in the green building movement.”
“We are very proud of the e4b space,” said Patrick Oaks, President of WFSG. “It is our responsibility as Facility and Construction professionals, to employ all the resources available to us that promote healthy and sustainable building practices.”
Welty Facility Services Group (WFSG), a division of Welty Building Company, offers a range of comprehensive Facility Management services that can help protect a facility’s assets including: prolonging the life of a facility and equipment, reducing the facility’s operating costs and improving a facility’s energy efficiency. WFSG also provides commercial building assessments and facility renovations and improvements. For more information on WFSG, visit thinkwelty.com/services/wfsg or call 800.749.8993.
e4b is a proactive and full-service organization that provides product solutions, inventory and moving management, delivery, installation, leasing and financial services under one roof. The “4” in the company name represents e4b’s process; to discuss needs, discover goals, develop a plan and deliver sustainable interior environments that inspire, motivate and maximize productivity. e4b workplace consultants have experience and expertise in the latest research, trends, and best practices to create workplaces that align with their customers’ strategic goals and functional requirements. e4b provides a flexible, dynamic environment that attracts, inspires and retains the most creative and productive employees. For more information on e4b, visit thinke4b.com, email info@thinke4b.com or call 330.294.1380.
The Washington, D.C.-based U.S. Green Building Council is committed to a prosperous and sustainable future for our nation through cost-efficient and energy-saving green buildings. With a community comprising 80 local affiliates, more than 18,000 member companies and organizations, and more than 155,000 LEED Professional Credential holders, USGBC is the driving force of an industry that is projected to contribute $554 billion to the U.S. gross domestic product from 2009-2013. USGBC leads an unlikely diverse constituency of builders and environmentalists, corporations and nonprofit organizations, elected officials and concerned citizens, and teachers and students.
