ORLANDO, Fla.—The Orange County Convention Center’s (OCCC) North-South Building has earned LEED v4.1 Operations and Maintenance recertification at the Platinum level, the highest designation awarded by the U.S. Green Building Council.
The recognition, awarded Aug. 5, marks the first time the convention center has achieved LEED Platinum certification. The North-South Building previously received LEED Gold certification in 2013 and 2018.
The Platinum designation recognizes performance in such areas as energy efficiency, water conservation, waste diversion, indoor air quality, and environmental management. OCCC says its North-South Building is among the world’s largest LEED Platinum-certified convention center facilities. Seven other convention centers worldwide currently hold Platinum certifications, according to the organization.
“This achievement is a direct reflection of our commitment to sustainability and our ongoing efforts to lead by example in responsible convention center operations,” says OCCC executive director Mark Tester. “Reaching LEED Platinum is an extraordinary milestone for a building of this magnitude, and it reinforces our position as one of the world’s premier sustainable destinations. I am deeply proud of our team for delivering exceptional performance and innovation at every step.”
LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, is a green building rating system that provides standards for the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of environmentally responsible buildings and communities.
