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Six LEED AP Designers at Slifer Designs

          

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:  Carol Johnson, (970) 926-8200, carolj@sliferdesigns.com

 

SIX DESIGNERS AT SLIFER DESIGNS ARE LEEDing THE WAY

 

            Edwards, CO – July 2, 2009 – Slifer Designs is proud to announce six designers who just became LEED AP certified: Kim Toms, Donna Figg, Derek Halter, Sarah Carr, Sloan Pressly, and Amy Allison.

The United States Green Building Council (USGBC) has created the exam process and a specific exam track, which provides a standard for professionals participating in the design and construction phases of high performance, healthful, durable, affordable, and environmentally sound commercial, institutional, and high-rise residential buildings.

            There are several different exams one can take to achieve this designation from USGBC, which Slifer Designs has been a member of since 2007.  All six Slifer Designs employees took the “New Construction” 2.2 exam.

            “This achievement comes with the full support of Slifer Designs, all of our colleagues and our company’s passion for green design,” said Jacobs, president of Slifer Designs.

            “We look forward to sharing our new knowledge with our clients and anticipate that it will encourage more green projects to come our way. We are thrilled to now be able to offer our clients an automatic LEED point on their sustainable projects. This certification distinguishes us within the industry locally, and positions us to act as a steward for USGBC’s green building standards and point system.  Additional points can be accrued through the advice of Sarah, Amy, Sloan, Kim, Derek and Donna and throughout the design process.  It is crucial to have their input from the beginning of the process,” Jacobs concluded.

Slifer Designs is a member of the USGBC, has designed a LEED Gold project (the Jackson Hole Golf and Tennis Club) and was recently chosen by Kohler, International to design a green bathroom (now on display in Kohler, Wisconsin and published in the Robb Report). 

            The USGBC’s website states the following about the LEED AP program:

“The LEED AP program has always been grounded in the pursuit of excellence and continuous improvement. To continue to meet these goals, GBCI developed a new, multi-faceted credentialing system that ensures that LEED professionals have the latest knowledge and understanding of green building practices and that they are recognized for distinction.

“The new LEED professional credentialing program was developed to encourage green building professionals to maintain and advance their knowledge and expertise.

“A LEED credential provides employers, policymakers, and other stakeholders with assurances of an individual’s current level of competence and is the mark of the most qualified, educated, and influential green building professionals in the marketplace.”

The Slifer Designs showroom features several furniture and accessory items, which are considered green, including Environment, NaturalLee, and Western Heritage.  They are designated with a special “green product” sticker.  

For more information, contact Slifer Designs at (970) 926-8200.

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