The first silver LEED-certified home in Keesler Air Force Base in Biloxi, Mississippi was certified on August 28th. A total of 748 such homes are expected to be built on the base.
“It really looks at the whole package,” inside and out, said Patrik Lazzari, director of sustainable services with Yates Construction. The landscaping is native and drought-tolerant; inside, recycled insulation and energy-efficient appliances are used to lower utility bills.
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