Naples Botanical Garden has achieved LEED Gold certification for the building, design and construction of the Eleanor and Nicholas Chabraja Visitor Center.

LEED, or Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design, is a green building certification program that recognizes best-in-class building practices. To achieve certification, building projects must satisfy per-requisites and earn points to achieve different levels of awards.

Some of the Garden’s earned points for LEED Gold level certification include:

• Abundant natural daylight in 75% of building spaces
• Optimized energy performance
• Reclaimed lumber
• Storm water design
• Use of regionally sourced materials
• Innovation in design

LEED certified buildings not only save money and resources but also have a positive impact on the health of its occupants all while promoting renewable clean energy. The Garden is thrilled to receive this recognition.