Center for Light+Space a testament to the Company's sustainability pledge CONYERS, Ga., April 15 /PRNewswire/ -- The Center for Light+Space, the New York sales office and showroom for Acuity Brands Lighting, has earned LEED(R) certification, landing the prestigious gold rating for its midtown-Manhattan location at 5 Penn Plaza. The recognition underscores Acuity Brands Lighting's industry leadership position and its commitment to sustainable business practices. It also bolsters the Center for Light+Space's role as an exemplary "green" innovator for the New York City architectural and lighting design community. The LEED/Gold certification, which represents Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design, was presented to Acuity Brands Lighting in the Commercial Interiors category by U.S. Green Building Council, a non-profit organization that promotes sustainability in residential and commercial buildings. U.S. Green Building Council recognized the office/showroom at 8th Avenue and 34th Street for its successful implementation of environmentally sound space planning, energy and material use, and indoor environmental quality. The facility scored the most credits in the "materials and resources" category. For example, credits were earned because most raw materials, furniture and equipment are made of recycled content and were manufactured within a 500-mile radius of the Center. And, Energy Star(R)-specified devices such as computers and appliances were used exclusively.
