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ddimagazine.com - 1/12/2009
McDonald's Opens First-Ever LEED-Certified Restaurant
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Feb 24, 2006 McDonald's Corp., Oak Brook, Ill., has opened its first-ever McDonald s LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified restaurant. The store is located in the LEED-certified Abercorn Common retail development in Savannah, Ga. Designed by Adams + Associates ...

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Quick Service Restaurants See Benefits of LEED
Environmental Leader — January 12, 2009 Quick Service Restaurants See Benefits of LEED fast_food.jpg Quick service restaurants are incorporating green design techniques into some of their locations. Subway , McDonald’s , Chipotle and Dunkin’ Donuts stores have received LEED certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), reports QRSWeb.com. McDonald’s, which has required installation of Energy Star-rated kitchen equipment for years and has networked equipment to save energy, is constructing a pilot store in the Chicago area with a storm ...

Quick Service Restaurants See Benefits of LEED
Climate Counts — The article below from the Environmental Leader, highlights a few fast food chains that are making strides in green design, securing LEED certification at individual store locations. Check out their Climate Scores: here. Jan. 12, 2009 Quick service restaurants are incorporating green design techniques into some of their locations. Subway, McDonald’s, Chipotle and Dunkin’ Donuts stores have received LEED certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), reports QRSWeb.com. ...

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