On Thursday, April 10th the Sierra Club's Power2Change Campaign will be touring three Northern Virginia buildings that have been Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certified by the U.S. Green Buildings Council. As the Power2Change campaign continues to gain momentum we will be examining buildings that are leading the charge by going green and minimizing their use of energy and effect on the environment.
The first stop will be Fairfax County Fire Station #40. Fire Station #40 is the largest fire station in Fairfax County and was the first Fairfax County municipal building to meet LEED standards. The second stop is the Pentagon Metro Entrance Facility. The Pentagon Metro Facility is the first Department of Defense facility to receive LEED certification. The metro stop is a unique example of blending security needs and environmentally friendly building standards. The final stop on the tour will be the Walter Reed Community Center. The Walter Reed Community Center is a 30,000-square-foot community center offering a full range of recreation and leisure programs for all ages. The Walter Reed community center incorporates environmentally sensitive features designed to achieve LEED certification.
Following the final stop the Power2Change campaign will be hosting a reception at the Walter Reed Community Center. Join us for all or some stops of the tour!
WHAT: Northern Virginia LEED Certified Green Building Tour, followed by a reception at the Walter Reed Community Center. Please contact Andrew Bray (540) 230-1298 candrewbray@gmail.com if you plan to attend. Transportation will be provided.
WHERE: 12:00 pm Sierra Club Office 6748 Old McLean Village Rd. Mclean, Va 22101
Stop #1 (1:00 pm) Fairfax County Fire Station #40
4621 Legato Road, Fairfax, VA 22030-6133
Stop #2 (3:00 pm) Pentagon Metro Entrance Facility
Stop #3 (4:30 pm) Walter Reed Community Center
2909 16th Street S. Arlington, VA 22204
Reception (6:00-8:00 pm) Walter Reed Community Center, 2909 16th Street S. Arlington, VA 22204
WHEN: Thursday April 10, 2008 at 12:00 pm
WHO: Virginia Sierra Club, Power2Change Campaign
VISUALS: The Virginia Sierra Club will be highlighting the benefits of three LEED certified buildings in Northern Virginia.