USA - The Pasadena Convention Centre has received Gold status certification from the US Green Building Council, which provides the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) awards.
The certification process highlighted a number of elements that helped secure the venue's award, including more efficient lighting and equipment; an energy-efficient central plant and water-conserving fixtures that reduce consumption by 37 per cent.
"It is enticing to our clients, knowing they are hosting events in a facility that is actively protecting our precious resources," said Pasadena Centre Operating Company CEO, Michael Ross.
The Centre, which also underwent a US$150m renovation in 2009, noted that 44 per cent of the building materials were locally manufactured and 85 per cent of the construction waste was recycled.
