Office and mixed-use space lead “green” construction in the area, according to the first analysis on the Washington area’s eco-friendly building practices.
Three-fourths of new environmentally friendly construction between 2003 and 2009 was for office and mixed-use space, according to a report looking at LEED certification presented by planners to the Greater Washington Council of Governments Wednesday. Residential “green” building, in contrast, made up only 2 percent.
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