LEED Program, Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
Consumption of products originating from the forest is on the rise. Therefore, it is vital that we support sustainable forest management and any reduction of the impact of our activities on forests. This is particularly true in the commercial and residential construction sectors responsible for half the consumption of wood in North America. Likewise, architects, builders and consumers are increasingly preoccupied by this issue.
Thus, the FSC is the only certification system recognized by the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Program for certifying the origin of wood. Demand for FSC certified wood generated by LEED projects is continuously increasing. Consequently, use of FSC wood can contribute to interest in LEED projects. Since Model Hardwood is eligible for the LEED credit program, the company can supply FSC certified flooring boards for any kind of project.