Take the Lead

Marketing materials promote the leadership of architecture firms—and their design projects—in reducing carbon emissions and fighting global warming.A growing number of architects and building owners are taking the lead in establishing targets for superior energy performance—from design through building operation—to save energy, reduce operating costs, increase asset value, and earn EPA recognition. This guide summarizes the process and benefits of using EPA resources and tools to design the nation's leading commercial buildings intended to operate at superior energy efficiency—and earn the ENERGY STAR.