Marriott Headquarters Wins the Gold Medal for Green Buildings ; Hotel Giant Receives Leed(R) Gold Existing Building Status From Usgbc and Commits to 300 Leed Hotels in Five Years

U.S. Newswire › April 07, 2010

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BETHESDA, Md., April 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Marriott International headquarters has been awarded the gold medal for green buildings. After a three-year effort to become more sustainable and environmentally-friendly, the 30-year-old building is celebrating its LEED(R) (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Existing Building Gold status - an investment that saves the company $700,000 annually and up to $1.3 million in expected tax credits over three years - in an event today with the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).

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Marriott Headquarters Wins the Gold Medal for Green Buildings ; Hotel Giant Receives Leed(R) Gold Existing Building Status From Usgbc and Commits to 300 Leed Hotels in Five Years

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