Sustainable Construction Delivered Through LEED Certification  

Sustainability is rapidly becoming a defining expectation in the construction industry, driven by increasing demand for environmentally responsible and energy-efficient buildings. As environmental responsibility continues to shape the future of the built environment, LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification stands as a trusted benchmark for green building practices. Through intentional planning, collaboration, and innovation, The Weitz Company helps our clients achieve their sustainability goals—delivering high-performance buildings that minimize environmental impact and maximize long-term value. Two of our recent projects—the LEED Gold-certified Kansas City International Airport New Terminal and the upcoming University of Florida Undergraduate Residential Complex with Honors College— show how sustainable construction can meet the highest standards while serving the evolving needs of communities across the country. 

Kansas City International Airport New Single Terminal 

The Kansas City International Airport’s New Terminal marked a significant accomplishment in the aviation industry by earning LEED Gold certification. This project is the second and the largest airport in the United States to achieve this feat and earned this certification by meeting each marker in the LEED Certification’s four-tiered point system. For a project to achieve a top-tier certification, LEED must be considered early in the planning stages. 

The community’s commitment to sustainability, craftsmanship, and design innovation is now on display at the Kansas City International Airport’s New Terminal. This achievement not only marks an incredible sustainability forethought, set forth by Kansas City, but reduces the overall carbon impact an airport has on its community.

Jake Cowan, LEED Manager for the Kansas City Airport’s New Terminal project

University of Florida’s Undergraduate Residential Complex with Honors College 

Another Weitz project completed recently, University of Florida’s Undergraduate Residential Complex with Honors College, is achieved LEED Gold Certification.

This certification supports UF’s ongoing campus-wide sustainability initiatives. And with people’s health and well-being at the center of the design, this project will be a living learning tool and serve as ongoing education and awareness for students, the University, and future generations.

Iris Meeker, Director of Sustainability at Walker Architects

As sustainability continues to shape the future of construction, The Weitz Company remains committed to building smarter, greener spaces that positively impact people, communities, and the planet for generations to come.