SKECHERS North American distribution center earns LEED Gold certification

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Greentech Lead America: SKECHERS USA, which designs, develops and markets a diverse range of footwear for men, women and children under the SKECHERS name, has been officially certified “LEED Gold” by the U.S. Green Building Council.The LEED Gold certification was given to its North American distribution center in Rancho Belago, California. Designed and built by developer Highland Fairview to the highest environmental standards, the 1.82 million-square-foot SKECHERS facility is the largest LEED certified building in the United States to have received this honor.David Weinberg, SKECHERS chief operating officer and chief financial officer, said, “In addition to efficiently distributing our product across North America, the SKECHERS Rancho Belago facility is an outstanding example of how large corporations can grow their business while also promoting Earth-friendly practices.”

LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification for commercial buildings involves a scorecard that evaluates several categories: sustainability, water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, materials and resources, indoor environmental quality, and innovation.

The SKECHERS distribution center, which received its certification on December 28, 2012, earned 41 points from this scorecard to secure LEED Gold certification.

(SKECHERS distribution center in Rancho Belago, California Source: Business Wire)

Key features of the building that helped it earn the LEED Gold certification include:

280,000 square-feet of solar power generation systems on the roof.

Lighting that operates as needed, regulated by motion sensors and powered in part by solar panels.

A warehouse ventilation system that utilizes outside air drawn through louvers facing the prevailing winds, plus energy efficient heating and cooling systems.

A solar reflective white “cool roof” and light colored on-site pavement to help reduce heat and global warming.

Water efficient and drought tolerant landscaping that reduces irrigation by 50 percent.

A Water Pollution Prevention Program that captures and treats storm water runoff from 90 percent of annual rainfall.

Low-emitting paints, coatings, glues, and sealants that comply with LEED standards were used during construction.

Recycled and regional building materials were sourced within 500 miles of the construction site. The majority of on-site construction waste materials were recycled as well.

editor@greentechlead.com

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