(Rockville, MD - August 22, 2008) A Gold designation, a superior rating, has been awarded to the National Office of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). The National Office is just one of a few commercial buildings in Montgomery County to receive this prestigious recognition this year.
The USGBC, dedicated to expanding green building practices and education, is a non profit organization that certifies sustainable businesses, homes, hospitals, school, and neighborhoods.
This designation recognizes ASHA's use of environmental friendliness in key areas such as sustainability, water efficiency, energy usage, and materials and resources. In addition, the building rated well for its indoor environmental quality, innovation, and design.
"We are honored and thrilled to be recognized in this manner by the USGBC," according to ASHA Executive Director Arlene Pietranton. "It is a wonderful testimony to our organization's values and at the same time, helping us to better serve our members—through the cost effectiveness that results from being green."
The ASHA National Office, located at 2200 Research Boulevard in Rockville, is five stories and a total of 133,870 square feet. ASHA's 250 employees occupy four floors; the fifth floor is available for lease. Interested parties are welcome to contact Pete Hill-Byrne or Greg Klein with Vanguard Realty at 301-795-1440 or 301-795-1450 respectively regarding lease arrangements.
About the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association
ASHA is the national professional, scientific, and credentialing association for more than 130,000 audiologists, speech-language pathologists, and speech, language, and hearing scientists. Audiologists specialize in preventing and assessing hearing and dizziness disorders as well as providing audiologic treatment including hearing aids. Speech-language pathologists identify, assess, and treat speech and language problems including swallowing disorders.
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