Memorial Museum to Earn LEED Green Certification

Mahesh Ramanujam, president and CEO of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), will present Soldiers Memorial Military Museum with the prestigious LEED green building certification during a ceremony at Soldiers Memorial on Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2019, at 3:30 pm. The LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) rating system, developed by USGBC, is the foremost program for buildings, homes and communities that are designed, constructed, maintained and operated for improved environmental and human health performance. The Missouri Historical Society, which operates Soldiers Memorial and led the multi-year, $30 million renovation of the building, was first notified the project would receive LEED Gold on February 8, 2019.

“Soldiers Memorial’s LEED certification is a tremendous example of green building leadership,” said Mahesh Ramanujam, president and CEO of USGBC. “LEED was created to make the world a better place, revolutionize our buildings and create spaces that help improve our own living standard. Soldiers Memorial serves as a prime example of how green building strategies can be applied to existing buildings and used to elevate and protect historical buildings while ensuring they meet today’s performance standards.”