This 35,000 square foot facility was built upon Clausen and Sons being the successful solicitor of this presidentially mandated design/build project. This was a $12 million project on a new 15-acre site, requiring LEED certification and 90,000 cubic yards of dirt to be moved before construction could begin.
Northern Border Development Awarded Prestigious LEED® Green Building Certification
Sept. 19, 2011 (Havre, MT) – Northern Border Development announced today that it has been awarded LEED® Certified established by the U.S. Green Building Council and verified by the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI) for its Havre Border Patrol Station. LEED is the nation’s preeminent program for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings.
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The Havre Border Patrol Station achieved LEED certification for energy use, lighting, water and material use as well as incorporating a variety of other sustainable strategies. By using less energy and water, LEED certified building save money for families, businesses and taxpayers; reduce greenhouse gas emissions; and contribute to a healthier environment for residents, workers and the larger community.
“Buildings are a prime example of how human systems integrate with natural systems,” said Rick Fedrizzi, President, CEO & Founding Chair, U.S. Green Building Council. “The Havre Border Patrol Station project efficiently uses our natural resources and makes an immediate, positive impact on our planet, which will tremendously benefit future generations to come.”
LEED certification of the Havre Border Patrol Station was based on a number of green design and construction features that positively impact the project itself and the broader community. These features include:
