United States Green Building Council
The Renschler Company is a member of the United States Green Building Council and has constructed three LEED certified buildings. In addition, Renschler Company employees have participated on over 30 projects that are LEED certified or all in the certification process.
LEED Certified Projects
The Renschler Company provided energy modeling and was the Commissioning Authority on the following projects. In addition, The Renschler Company was the general contractor and LEED consultant, fulfilling the requirements of the United States Green Building Council on some of these projects.
LEED Silver
- RenewAire, Madison, WI
- Home Savings Bank, Madison, WI
- Lakefront Supportive Housing, Chicago, IL
- Pieper Properties, Milwaukee, WI
LEED Certified
- WEEBF Office Building, Madison, WI
- Bolingbrook High School, Bolingbrook, IL
LEED Candidates
- Veterinary Specialty & Emergency Care, Madison, WI LEED-NC
- 5 Union Corners Buildings, Madison, WI LEED-NC
- Mead Wildlife Area Education Center, Milladore, WI LEED-NC Gold
- The Samuels Group, Wausau, WI LEED-CS
- CSA Renovation, Milwaukee, WI LEED-EB
- 5 Johnson Controls Buildings, Glendale, WI LEED-NC Platinum
LEED versus Green Globes Comparison
The Green Building Initiative's Green Globes verification program. The USGBC's LEED program has been undergoing change. In the past, the main differences between the two systems were:
| Green Globes | LEED | |
|---|---|---|
| Areas Covered | Energy use, site selection, water use, materials and recycling, and indoor air quality | Energy use, site selection, water use, materials and recycling, and indoor air quality |
| Levels of Certification | Four levels: One, two, three, or four globes(1000 points). | Four levels: certified, silver, gold, and platinum (69 points) |
| Cost | $10,000 maximum | $35,000 minimum |
| Overview | Totally web-based information entry throughout design and construction. Follow up review by Green Globes auditor is used to verify compliance. | Must provide energy modeling during design and commissioning throughout construction. Lots of paperwork to follow. |
| Time for Approval | 3 to 6 months after occupancy | 16 to 24 months after occupancy |
| Difficulty in Getting Approval | Moderate | High |