Green Buildings
Building a Sustainable Future
San Antonio seeks to incorporate more sustainable practices within the physical structures of the City's built environment, specifically our buildings, water and sewer lines, stormwater systems, wastewater treatment facilities, and other infrastructure. By making these more sustainable, we will reduce our energy and water use which will make our air cleaner and our environment healthier.
San Antonians are fortunate as there are three different ways they can get their homes and businesses recognized for incorporating sustainability aspects into their designs. They include a local initiative called Build San Antonio Green (for homes, multifamily and commercial) and two national initiatives, Energy Star and LEED for all building types.
UNIT | There are different standards and levels for Green Buildings. This metric looks at the total for all types of green buildings including Build San Antonio Green, EnergyStar and the US Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED). | #Number of Green Buildings |
There are different standards and levels for Green Buildings. This metric looks at the total for all types of green buildings including Build San Antonio Green, EnergyStar and the US Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED). | #Number of Green Buildings |
Did You know?
The City of San Antonio developed an energy policy, called The Facility Design Guidelines and Standards, which requires all City-owned and managed buildings and operations to incorporate sustainable design and energy efficiency principles. These guidelines also provide the foundation for including sustainable practices on municipal facilities and to further reduce our environmental impact of our government operations.