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TextGreen Buildings in Fairfax County
The Fairfax County Board of Supervisors adopted a green building policy for county facilities in 2008. The policy requires that buildings with more than 10,000 square feet be constructed to meet minimum green building standards, if not exceed them. The policy applies to the design and construction of new county buildings and renovations or additions to existing county buildings. Buildings are certified under established green building rating systems.
Green building elements include:
- Energy-efficient appliances and light fixtures.
- Recycled and renewable building materials.
- Water-saving plumbing fixtures.
- Water-efficient landscaping.
- Maximizing natural light.
LEED Certified Buildings
The U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) rating system includes several tiers. The goal for county projects greater than 10,000 square feet is silver certification; smaller facilities are recommended for certification. Currently, Fairfax County has achieved three gold certifications, three silver certifications and a certification. Additional green building projects are under construction or in development.
Gold
- Dolley Madison Library
- Crosspointe Fire Station
- JoAnne Jorgenson Laboratory
- Martha Washington Library
- Richard Byrd Library
Silver
Certified
Green Globe Certified Buildings
Fairfax County received Green Globe certifications from the Green Building Initiative's environmental assessment and rating system for commercial buildings.
Two Globes
- Foundations (formerly known as the Girls Probation House)
One Globe
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