![Lake Trust would like to thank SouthLansing.org (South Lansing Community Development Association) for this article in their winter newsletter:
LEED the Way
On December 6, Lake Trust Credit Union held a ribbon cutting for its new South Lansing branch at 6440 S. Pennsylvania. The official grand opening [took] place throughout the week of January 10.
With an expansive lobby, large-screen displays, and a five lane drive-through with ATMs and night drops, the new building is much larger and more user-friendly than the prior location. After receiving a coveted LEED certification, the building is also more environmentally-friendly.
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification recognizes that a building was designed and built using strategies aimed at improving energy use, water efficiency, CO2 emissions reduction, indoor environmental quality, stewardship of resources and sensitivity to their impacts.
Lake Trust took many steps to become LEED certified, including using steel from junked cars, carpet made from recycled plastic bottles, and regionally-produced tiles. Construction crews also used silt fences to retain run-off, keeping soil on-site and preventing it from washing into sewers or waterways.
“We try to be different. We work hard to be a part of the community.” said Terrie Allen, Marketing Field Analyst for Lake Trust. Receiving LEED certification is one of many steps Lake Trust has taken to care for their community.
Lake Trust plans special events and classes for community members. Together with Impression 5 Science Center, Lake Trust offers Money Super Saturday, a one-day educational event full of fun, money-themed activities. Lake Trust and Impression 5 members receive free admission and the general public is given half-priced admission. Lake Trust also works with local teachers to give special presentations on topics such as the history of money and financial literacy.
For more information on their programs, call (517) 267-7171 or visit www.laketrust.org.](http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_lfov4eNolp1qc0c3yo1_400.jpg)
Lake Trust would like to thank SouthLansing.org (South Lansing Community Development Association) for this article in their winter newsletter:
LEED the Way
On December 6, Lake Trust Credit Union held a ribbon cutting for its new South Lansing branch at 6440 S. Pennsylvania. The official grand opening [took] place throughout the week of January 10.
With an expansive lobby, large-screen displays, and a five lane drive-through with ATMs and night drops, the new building is much larger and more user-friendly than the prior location. After receiving a coveted LEED certification, the building is also more environmentally-friendly.
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification recognizes that a building was designed and built using strategies aimed at improving energy use, water efficiency, CO2 emissions reduction, indoor environmental quality, stewardship of resources and sensitivity to their impacts.
Lake Trust took many steps to become LEED certified, including using steel from junked cars, carpet made from recycled plastic bottles, and regionally-produced tiles. Construction crews also used silt fences to retain run-off, keeping soil on-site and preventing it from washing into sewers or waterways.
“We try to be different. We work hard to be a part of the community.” said Terrie Allen, Marketing Field Analyst for Lake Trust. Receiving LEED certification is one of many steps Lake Trust has taken to care for their community.
Lake Trust plans special events and classes for community members. Together with Impression 5 Science Center, Lake Trust offers Money Super Saturday, a one-day educational event full of fun, money-themed activities. Lake Trust and Impression 5 members receive free admission and the general public is given half-priced admission. Lake Trust also works with local teachers to give special presentations on topics such as the history of money and financial literacy.
For more information on their programs, call (517) 267-7171 or visit www.laketrust.org.
