The Clarence Brown Conference Center has been officially recognized as LEED Gold certified. There are four levels making up the tiers of the LEED program, certified, silver, gold and platinum.
LEED certification of the center factored in numerous green design and construction elements, including: that positively impact the project itself and the broader community. They include:
· Special designated parking for electric, hybrid or car pool vehicles;
· Irrigation systems using by non-potable water from onsite landscape features;
· Motion-sensor lighting maximizing energy savings; and
· Water-efficient plumbing, plus motion-sensor soap dispensers and hand-dryers.
Located in Cartersville, Ga., the 44,000-square-foot center features a ballroom accommodating 1,400 guests and an additional banquet hall capable of seating 300 people. Other event space includes nine meeting rooms, a 300-seat lecture hall, an executive boardroom, and a landscaped courtyard.
