On the Cover:
Green Building at the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency’s
Region 8 Headquarters
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s
(
EPA’s) Region 8 Headquarters building in Denver,
Colorado, is LEED® Gold certified and has earned
the ENERGY STAR® label. In addition to a sustain-
able design that maximizes energy efficiency,
improves indoor air quality, and incorporates low-
impact materials, EPA’s Region 8 Headquarters
saves water by using high-efficiency sanitary fix-
tures, water-efficient mechanical systems design,
and water-smart landscape design using sustain-
able and native species. To learn more, visit
