Our Commitment to the Environment

LEED Certification for the new hospital addition

Martha’s Vineyard Hospital in Oak Bluffs, Massachusetts engaged its tight-knit community in its vision for a new state-of-the-art “green” hospital building–a facility that offers first-class medical capabilities in a truly healing environment while retaining the distinct architectural look and signature “high touch” approach of this very unique island community.

What is LEED Certification?

The LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) green building rating system — developed and administered by the U.S. Green Building Council, a Washington D.C.-based, nonprofit coalition of building industry leaders — is designed to promote design and construction practices that increase profitability while reducing the negative environmental impacts of buildings and improving occupant health and well-being.

Below are examples of the specific steps we have taken during construction to ensure a healthy building and environmental responsibility.

• Sustainable Sites
• Water Efficiency
• Energy & Atmosphere
• Materials & Resources
• Indoor Environmental Quality
• Innovation and Design Process