DTL RECEIVES LEED GOLD CERTIFICATION
December 08, 2009
Chicago, Illinois, December 8, 2009 - Mori Seiki's Digital Technology Laboratory (DTL) achieved LEED® Gold certification for sustainable design of its recently-developed 71,000 square-foot laboratory and technical center in Davis, California. LEED® stands for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, a green building rating system developed by the US Green Building Council (USGBC) in an effort to promote and recognize sustainable "green" design practices. This is the first private-sector building to achieve certification at this level in the City of Davis and Yolo County and one of only a few in the entire Sacramento region.
This $15M facility was completed in May of 2009 and includes some of the following sustainable features that were incorporated to reach the Gold level: energy-efficient fluorescent lighting with dimmable ballasts and motion detection, 172 kW photovoltaic system, extensive daylighting, lowflow plumbing fixtures, electric hand dryers, extensive use of materials from rapidly-renewable sources and low volatile-organic-compound glues (bamboo, cork), caulks and paints to improve indoor air quality, aggressive construction waste recycling (95%+) and high-efficiency air conditioning systems. In addition, bicycle racks for over 50 bikes and shower facilities were provided to encourage employees to consider alternate commuting methods in this bicycle - friendly city.
According to Adam Hansel, President of DTL, "The benefits of achieving LEED certification are far-reaching; the green design diminishes the use of natural resources and that results in positive environmental and fiscal effects over time."
Since 2000, DTL has created high-performance and low-cost solutions for clients by providing innovative analysis methodologies, advanced mechanical design techniques and high performance software solutions. Created to help Mori Seiki provide customers with high added value and the best possible machining solutions, DTL has shortened the product development cycle and improved the quality of new machines. To learn more about DTL, visit
www.dtlab.com or call (916) 374-9400.
Mori Seiki produces extremely reliable machine tools and distributes worldwide. The American headquarters is in Chicago with offices in Boston, Toronto, Chicago, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Curitiba, Brazil, Dallas, Detroit, Los Angeles, Monterrey, Mexico, Mexico City, New Jersey, Sao Paulo, Brazil, Seattle and San Francisco. For more about Mori Seiki and the products in the Mori Seiki line, visit
www.moriseikius.com or call (847) 593-5400.
