Torrance-based American Honda Motor Co., the car maker's U.S. headquarters, said Wednesday that has certified five new green buildings under the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) standards this year.
The certifications are part of an effort to further reduce the environmental impact of Honda's operations and products in the U.S.
One of hte certified buildings is the Honda R&D America's Acura Design Studio in Torrance. That structure received a Gold rating.
These certified buildings have such features as highly reflective roof and dual-paned windows with low-emissivity glass to reduce solar heat gain, extensive use of recycled and recyclable materials in the building and energy-efficient light fixtures with motion sensors.
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