Nation’s Newest Stadium Declared “Green”
Target Field, the new home of the Minnesota Twins, has been declared a “green” building.
At a press conference on April 8, the Minnesota Twins announced that Target Field has earned LEED certification status, which stands for Leaders in Energy and Environmental Design. The internationally recognized LEED organization rates architecture projects based on energy savings, water efficiency, carbon-dioxide emissions reduction and indoor environmental quality.
A major component in Target Field’s environmental considerations is its water system, which captures and uses rainwater for irrigation. The water system, which we first reported on here, is the first of its kind for a sports facility.
The first official game at Target Field is scheduled for April 12.
Source: Star Tribune
