LAN and Sustainability

Long before the concepts of “sustainability” and “green design” moved to the forefront of global awareness, LAN has approached projects with energy efficiency and environmental sensitivity in mind.  By specifying thermally efficient windows, occupancy sensors for lighting, and low-flow plumbing fixtures, LAN has helped several clients incorporate environmentally friendly features into their facilities.

Additionally, LAN has taken steps to help make our own corporate environment more sustainable. The installation of waterless urinals at our Midland Park office has reduced LAN's water usage by an estimated 70 gallons per workday or 18,200 gallons per year! That's 18,200 gallons per year that's not being removed from natural water bodies for treatment and use, and 18,200 gallons per year that's not being discharged to a local sewage treatment plant.

To reduce fossil fuel consumption, LAN has invested in both fuel-efficient and ultra low emitting vehicles.  In addition to low emissions, our ULEV averages 28 MPG, while our Honda Fit averages 39 MPG.

By providing every employee with a coffee mug, LAN has eliminated the use of paper cups at our offices.  Paper use has been additionally reduced by using double-sided printing for most documents. In fact, most paper, plastic, and aluminum products, once destined for the dumpster, are now recycled.

LAN is a member of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), a non-profit organization dedicated to sustainable building design and construction that developed the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Program. With a staff that includes 24 LEED® Accredited Professionals, LAN can help you find ways to add green, sustainable features to your facilities within a budget, over time, with minimal disruption of your programs and activities. Not only will this help to create a healthier, more sustainable balance with the environment, but it may also help keep budgets in balance through reduced energy and operational costs.