# Green Building Arena: UBS Awarded LEED - Link: https://greenlivingguy.com/2023/01/green-building-arena-ubs-awarded-leed-certification/ - Published: 2023-01-30T01:58:28-05:00 - Author: greenlivingguy So building areas gone green. For UBS Arena has gone LEED. For they announced that the building has been awarded LEED[ Certified](https://ubsarena.com/news/) status. Firstly, LEED ([Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design](https://greenlivingguy.com/2014/09/north-carolinas-first-leed-platinum-elementary-school/)). In addition, [LEED](https://greenlivingguy.com/2016/09/mirabella-homes-leed-to-huge-savings-for-home-buyers/) was also developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). For it is the most noteworthy and widely used. Especially as the green building [rating system](https://greenlivingguy.com/2015/06/levis-stadium-becomes-first-u-s-venue-of-its-kind-to-earn-leed-gold-certification-as-new-construction/) throughout the world. Also, it’s an international [symbol](https://greenlivingguy.com/2011/08/newest-chapter-house-at-mississippi-state-university-registers-leed-certification/) of excellence. Through design, construction and operations practices. # Green Building gone UBS Arena The [Building Arena gone LEED](https://greenlivingguy.com/2025/08/green-building-licensing-standards-for-sustainable-practices/) is intended to improve environmental and human health. For LEED-certified [buildings](https://greenlivingguy.com/2011/10/uc-davis-west-village-rising-its-first-green-building/) are helping to make the world more [sustainable](https://greenlivingguy.com/2014/09/north-carolinas-first-leed-platinum-elementary-school/). ![UBS Arena gone LEED ](https://i0.wp.com/greenlivingguy.com/wp-content/uploads/ 2023/01/img_0291.jpg?resize=200%2C41&quality=52&ssl=1) ### UBS Arena [UBS](https://greenlivingguy.com/2022/10/blink-charging-and-ubs-powering-the-future-of-electric-vehicles/) Arena achieved LEED certification for implementing practical and also measurable strategies. Moreover with real solutions. Especially in areas including sustainable site development. Also [water savings and energy efficiency](https://greenlivingguy.com/2016/06/green-hotel-in-san-francisco-the-presidio/). Also in materials selection and indoor [environmental quality](https://greenlivingguy.com/2021/06/simple-sustainable-living-tips-you-can-implement-today/). ### Green Buildings Green building [arenas](https://greenlivingguy.com/2024/05/business-sustainability-building-a-brand-for-the-future/) allow them to operate more sustainably. Moreover, to give the people inside them a [healthier and more comfortable space to work](https://greenlivingguy.com/2011/10/stadium-unt-apogee-nations-first-leed-designation/). As well as play amazing [sports in the green](https://greenlivingguy.com/2025/11/scoring-green-the-rise-of-sustainable-sports-venues/) building arenas. Certification is proof that buildings are going [above and beyond](https://greenlivingguy.com/2013/01/applebees-nyc-went-leed-gold-with-apple-metro-inc/). Especially to ensure the space is designed and constructed correctly. All to the highest [level of sustainability](https://greenlivingguy.com/2025/11/green-careers-jobs-in-sustainability-for-all-levels/). ### Key focal points and strategies used to achieve this Green Building Arena certification include: 1. UBS Arena’s high performance means everything for a [green building](https://greenlivingguy.com/2018/09/communities-living-in-danger-chemical-disasters-see-ruling-as-important-victory-for-health-and-safety-allowing-177-million-americans-sleep-easier/) arena. For it is [specifically designed to reduce](https://greenlivingguy.com/2014/02/building-energy-management-market-growth-insights/) energy costs. UBS Arena also uses heat [recovery](https://greenlivingguy.com/2017/09/how-prepare-recover-from-hurricanes/) technology. In addition to LED lighting and high-performance glass. Moreover and other efficient design practices. All to reduce energy by over 15%. In operations, this will be continuously tracked and validated through GOAL. 2 They provide dedicated recycling stations to minimize the building’s operation waste stream. That’s by diverting glass, metal and paper. Also cardboard and plastic from landfills. 3. Also, the venue is designed to reduce indoor potable [water use](https://greenlivingguy.com/2012/03/ford-asia-pacific-and-africa-plants-reduce-water-use-by-25/). That’s by over 40% with the installation of low-flow flush and flow fixtures. 4. UBS Arena uses all environmentally friendly cleaning products. This puts less stress on the local [water system](https://greenlivingguy.com/2015/02/rain-water-system-passive-integrated/). For it promotes a healthy ecosystem. 5. The building provides air quality exceeding the ASHRAE 62.1-2010 standard. That’s to provide comfort and well-being for occupants. I mean including the use of MERV13 air filters. 6. UBS [Building Arena’s green](https://greenlivingguy.com/2024/06/electricians-role-in-the-green-building-revolution/) location and proximity to local transit services. That’s for guests and visitors to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Moreover and combat climate change. ### Green Building Arena Awarded Prestigious LEED Building Certification 7. Native plants and high efficiency irrigation strategies help reduce the [arena’s](https://greenlivingguy.com/2023/05/planters-plant-shop-best-outdoor-green-carpet/) outdoor water consumption. That’s by over 50%. So by saving water and promoting healthy ecosystems. All with local habitat restoration. 8. Most appreciated are a local green building arena! The shade trees and site landscape provide multiple benefits like combating the urban heat island effect. Thereby reducing [rainwater](https://greenlivingguy.com/2016/05/software-harvesting-rainwater-storage-systems/) run-off. Also promoting habitats through healthy ecosystems and creating opportunities to connect with nature. ![UBS arena](https://i0.wp.com/greenlivingguy.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/30B65CC7- 07FD-460A-9E58-2E0EBB3F251E.jpeg?resize=780%2C447&quality=52&ssl=1) Source: UBS Arena Certification is proof that green building [arenas](https://greenlivingguy.com/2020/06/people-and-planet-building-a-sustainable-future/) are going above and beyond to ensure the space is constructed and operated to the highest level of sustainability. More than 118,000 commercial projects are currently participating in LEED. Thereby comprising more than 27 billion gross square feet of LEED-certified space. That’s in all 50 states and more than 180 countries and territories. Sources: UBS Arena [UBSArena.com/sustainability](http://UBSArena.com/sustainability) and the LEED U.S. Green Building Council [usgbc.org](http://usgbc.org) BELMONT PARK, N.Y., Jan. 27, 2023/PRNewswire/ ![author avatar](https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/df91669667126e1290c21ee0342c386e2da19d588d4d9ca6560bd82ed59a9641? s=300&d=monsterid&r=g) greenlivingguy The Green Living Guy, Seth Leitman is an independent power producer, a green living expert, and Editor of the McGraw-Hill, TAB Green Guru Guides. Seth is also an Author, Radio Host, Reporter, Writer and an Environmental Consultant on green living. The Green Living Guy writes about green living, green lighting, the green guru guides and more. 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