Rhode Island Animal Shelter First LEED Gold in U.S.

Jennifer Berry, October 13th, 2009

The Potter League, an animal shelter in Middletown, R.I., recently became the first shelter in the U.S. to earn LEED Gold certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USBGC). Using an innovative array of sustainable features from a rooftop garden to rainwater cisterns, the $8 million building is an example of a holistic view on animal welfare ... read more

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