April 28, 2008

Today's building owners and operators want to maximize the efforts to preserve our environment and reduce energy consumption. They require sustainable designs and operating practices. The benefits of Green Building Initiative include the value-added perception of social responsibility, enhanced Indoor Air Quality (IAQ), and lower operating costs. Many commercial buildings are seeking Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification. The LEED Green Building Rating System™, administered by the U.S. Green Building Council, is the nationally accepted benchmark for designing and sustaining Green Buildings. Credits are awarded towards certification in six categories. Proper air filtration strategies fulfill two of the six categories:

• Energy and Atmosphere (Efficiency)
• Indoor Environmental Quality

AAF expertise in airborne particulate and gaseous filtration systems, combined with our innovative product line, uniquely qualifies us to support your efforts in demonstrating fulfillment of the prerequisites and analysis required to earn LEED credits.

AAF Indoor Air Quality experts are prepared to assist you in completing the processes and checklists required to earn LEED credits. Although no individual filtration product or system can be LEED certified; properly selected filters contribute to the acquisition of specific credit points. 

Throughout our website, we have identified AAF Green products that may contribute to the achievement of LEED® project certification. If you have any questions or need to speak with an AAF IAQ expert, send us an email at or give us a call at 888-223-2003. We will respond to your inquiry in a timely manner.