Denise is one of the newest members of Team Urban and has a background in design and architecture with an emphasis in sustainable design. In her free time she enjoys hiking, paddle boarding, traveling, reading, running and yoga- usually with her active toddler in tow. Denise even has her own urban farm which satisfies her passion for local, healthy eating- and introducing her son early to nature in its purest form.
What Does the LEED after my name mean?
By Denise Colestock, LEED A.P. BD+C
As the newest member of the Urban Floor team, I am excited to share my knowledge and passion for sustainable design with our clients and colleagues. The credentials after my name, LEED BD+C, mean that I am a LEED Accredited Professional and have passed an exam that allows me to design environmentally friendly buildings using strict codes and guidelines that lead to efficient buildings.
LEED stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design and is redefining the way our built environments are designed, constructed and operated. Factors that are considered when creating a LEED building include sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality. This rating system can be used for commercial buildings as well as for residential homes and neighborhoods as a whole, and is constantly aimed at achieving high performance in human and environmental health.
With a background in design and architecture, I am excited to bring the latest news and trends to the Urban Floor team when it comes to flooring design and sustainable building technologies. To learn more about the LEED system, please visit www.usgbc.org. Also feel free to contact me directly at denise@urbanfloor.com if you have any questions regarding environmentally friendly design.