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W.S. Nielsen Company, Inc. is committed to maintaining and promoting a sustainable quality of
life in our community for present and future generations. Here are some of our collective efforts to reduce the impact of our ecological and carbon footprints on our world:
 · Recycle discarded paper and other office products for post-consumer recycling
 · Haul recyclable construction debris from our jobsites
 · Carpool our crews as frequently as possible to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Translucent panels offer high energy efficiency, exceptional strength, and glare-free daylighting. Daylighting is a cost-effective and environmentally-friendly "green" design solution. There's no better way to illuminate interior spaces than with the natural light that surrounds us every day. Daylighting reduces the need for “energy hungry” artificial lighting and can lay the groundwork for a greener workspace. This optimizes the advantages of a lighter ecological footprint and provides a healthier and more productive place to work, live and learn.



usgbc_member.jpg  The W.S. Nielsen Company, Inc. is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and has a LEED AP (Accredited Professional) on staff.  LEED certification has become a cornerstone of sustainable design among building owners, architects, engineers and contractors.  One of the easiest wasy to gather LEED points revolves around natural light design. 
The following summary provides an overview of possible LEED credits W.S. Nielsen Company in
partnership with our suppliers can help you achieve.

Sustainable Sites (14 possible points)
  • Credit 7.2 Heat Island Effect, Roof
  • Credit 8 Light Pollution Reduction
  • Energy & Atmosphere (17 possible points)
  • Credit 1 Optimize Energy Performance
  • Credit 2 On-Site Renewable Energy
  • Materials & Resources (13 possible points)
  • Credit 4.1 Recycled Content, 10%
  • Credit 4.2 Recycled Content, 20%
  • Credit 5.1 Regional Materials, 10%
  • Credit 5.2 Regional Materials, 20%
  • Indoor Environmental Quality (15 Possible Points)
  • Credit 4.1 Low-Emitting Materials, Adhesives & Sealants
  • Credit 6.1 Controllability of Systems, Lighting
  • Credit 6.2 Controllability of Systems, Thermal Comfort
  • Credit 8.1 Daylight & Views, Daylight 75% of Spaces
  • Credit 8.1 Daylight & Views, Views for 90% of Spaces
  • Innovation & Design Process (5 Possible Points)