The Jekyll Island Convention Center is silver-level LEED certified. Its design and construction took into account the delicate coastal eco-system, and includes locally-sourced materials such as shells, sea glass, and reclaimed pine. The end result showcases an efficient, state of the art, and one-of-a-kind venue.
Specific LEED-friendly features include:
- Preferred parking for low emitting and energy efficient vehicles
- Electric car charging stations
- Bicycle racks
- Solar water heating system
- Heat island effect reduced / white roof
- Rainwater collection
- Water efficient landscaping
- Storm water control
- Energy performance optimized
- Electricity generated on-site
- Solar powered water heating system
- Dimmable fluorescent lighting in the ballroom
- Innovative wastewater technology
- Rainwater collection for toilet flush
- Low water plumbing fixtures
- Energy usage & saving control
- Chemical & pollutant source control
- Individual lighting for 90% of the building
- Individual comfort controls for 50% of building occupants
- Use of high performance and low-emitting materials
- Composite wood & agrifiber products
