Sustainable Green Metal Buildings
With steel being the most recycled material on the planet, metal building systems are the poster child for sustainability and green buildings. A manufacturer’s ability to design and produce buildings meeting energy criteria could well shape the future of that company and its Builders. As an active member of the MBMA Energy Committee, Kirby Building Systems is ahead of the curve concerning energy efficient buildings.
Green Building is a Priority to Kirby Building Systems
The typical Kirby building is manufactured from over 70% recycled steel. And at the end of its useful life, your Kirby building can be recycled into a variety of steel products including new cars, appliances, buildings and bridges. As part of our Green Building initiative and efforts to assist building owners in achieving LEED® points, Kirby offers energy efficient systems such as insulated metal panels, daylighting with prismatic skylights, and the R-Boost elevated roof insulation system.
LEED® Certification for Highly Efficient, Cost-Saving Green Buildings
The LEED green building certification system is the preeminent program for rating the design, construction, and operation of green buildings. By using less energy, LEED certified buildings save money for families, businesses, and taxpayers; reduce greenhouse gas emissions; and contribute to a healthier environment for residents, workers, and the larger community.
LEED certification provides independent, third-party verification that a building or community was designed and built using strategies aimed at achieving high performance in five key areas of human and environmental health: sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection, and indoor environmental quality.
