Sustainable construction in Tampa: Building a greener future
The city of Tampa faces extreme environmental hazards like heat waves and sea levels rising. The Green Tampa Initiative strives to fund energy-efficient building improvements, develop green infrastructure and enhance stormwater management capabilities. As the U.S. Green Building Council suggests that LEED-certified buildings decrease their energy consumption by 25%, a focus on achieving LEED certification in Tampa emphasizes using smart materials, optimizing HVAC and lighting systems, installing efficient water systems, preserving natural landscapes and using permeable materials.
