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Hannah Tulip and LEED at the NIH
Hannah Tulip is a General Engineer in the Division of Environmental Protection (DEP). From managing building energy portfolios to metering electric vehicle charging stations, she’s well-versed in using her technical knowledge to improve efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of the NIH. Now, as a new LEED Accredited Professional (AP), she’s getting ready to take on a new world of design challenges.
“I'm definitely excited to use my knowledge of the LEED principles to help advocate for green building practices all across the NIH. But, I'm also a little bit nervous, because I'm currently the only LEED AP in DEP, so I have a big responsibility to uphold.”
LEED improves the efficiency of buildings by setting standards for energy efficiency and resource use that the NIH can strive towards. In addition to conserving resources, reducing costs and protecting the environment, Hannah also believes LEED plays a direct role in the NIH mission.
“[LEED buildings] result in less waste, and they also improve occupant health and well-being.”
For the full interview, click here or listen below.
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LEED at the NIH
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facilities equipped with cutting-edge equipment and building systems are
essential to improve the health of the nation and the world. However, if not
approached carefully, these advancements could have drawbacks in consuming unnecessary
amounts of energy, water and other resources.
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Operating buildings, workspaces and equipment efficiently is essential to reducing energy consumption. Even the NIH LEED Platinum Net-Zero Energy Warehouse relies on its occupants to use the building responsibly to meet its energy targets.
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Did you know? There are over 100,000 LEED-certified projects across a total of more than 140 countries worldwide. Several iconic feats of engineering also have LEED-certifications, including the Empire State Building in New York City, which currently sits at LEED Gold status.
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