ATEK has been involved with numerous Gold and Silver building certifications under leadership in Energy and Environmental Design or LEED. LEED provides a detailed set of standards for environmentally sustainable design, construction and operation of buildings.

 

LEED design and construction criteria include:

 

  • Ecologically sustainable materials
  • High-efficiency operation systems
  • Use of natural light
  • Heat gain/loss efficiency
  • Efficient space utilization
  • Recycling/salvage of on-site materials.
  • Long-term maintenance cost
  • Minimal landscaping maintenance
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Examples of ATEK's participation in LEED buildings are:

 

  • PLC
  • Westmount Junior High School
  • West Calgary High School
  • Red Deer Civic Yards
  • Red Deer Regional Hospital
  • Red Deer College