MARINE CORPS BASE CAMP PENDLETON, Ca -- The Industrial Environment Association recognized Camp Pendleton for its South Mesa Temporary Lodging Facility during the second annual Statewide Environment Summit at the Catamaran Resort Hotel in San Diego, Oct. 8.
Camp Pendleton received special acknowledgment for their sustainable green TLF, which has been designed to let in natural light, has an automated electrical system to turn lights on and off automatically, has employees that are mandated to recycle and the building itself is made of recyclable material.
“Camp Pendleton is committed to being a great steward to the environment,” said George Rogers, CEO, Design and Build, who lead in the development of the green project. “The base is minimizing its effect on the environment, while accomplishing the mission of providing lodging for Marines, sailors and families.”
The facility opened in June 2009 and received certification by the California Green lodging Program and the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver standard, two green-certified programs.
The lodge has also developed a Green Building Action Plan, which not only includes an employee green operations training program but provides lodging occupants with green-facility brochures.
“It’s outstanding that Camp Pendleton is trying to teach Marines, sailors and families how to be green by educating all occupants who stay at the lodging,” said Patty Krebs, executive director, Industrial Environmental Association. “Across the board, Camp Pendleton has a high-level of awareness. They don’t react to compliance. They go above and beyond,” she added.
Camp Pendleton officials and project leaders are proud of their accomplishment and honored to be recognized for their efforts.
“It’s a wonderful thing to be recognized,” said Frank Winter, pollution prevention coordinator, assistant chief of staff, Environmental Security Inspection and Compliance Division, Marine Corps Base, Camp Pendleton. “We did something good for the environment. We built a great building, a green building, and we are proud of it.
“The Marine Corps is saving money and keeping the environment safe. A lot of thought was put into it for Marines, occupants and the environment,” he added.
Camp Pendleton is continuing to improve its efforts to maintain the environment.
All future Camp Pendleton facilities will be designed and constructed environmental-friendly, said Navy Lt. Cmdr. Scott King, resident officer-in-charge of construction, MCB Camp Pendleton, Naval Facilities Southwest.