October 27, 2005
Little Rock, AR

Credit: Clinton Foundation The Clinton Center's solar array features 336 panels

Recognizing President Clinton’s commitment to the environment, the Center was designed by Polshek Partnership to feature sustainable buildings that emphasize state of the art strategies for water savings, energy efficiency, and indoor environmental quality. In 2004, the U.S. Green Building Council awarded the Clinton Presidential Center a Silver LEED award for its green building practices. The Center is the first LEED-certified presidential library in the nation, as well as the first building in the state of Arkansas to earn a LEED certification. You can see the building's list of green features below, or click here.

On September 30, 2005 the Clinton Presidential Center offered its first guided “Green” tour highlighting these features of the Clinton Library. Led by the Center’s staff of volunteer docents, visitors enjoyed tours which highlighted a selection of unique environmental design features of the museum building.

“We are excited to have the opportunity to highlight the environmental aspects of our building,” said Lena Moore, Director of Volunteer and Visitor Services for the Clinton Foundation. “Green tours are a chance to see the Clinton Center from a whole new perspective.” Green Tours for a group of 20 or more are available by appointment. Arrangements should be made at least 14 days in advance by filling out our online form or by calling the Office of Volunteer and Visitor Services at (501) 748-0419. Please note that completing the online form does not constitute a tour reservation. Someone from the Office of Volunteer and Visitor Services will call you back to set up your tour. For more information about tours, click here.

Credit: Clinton Foundation The Clinton Center's Silver LEED award

A Selection of Environmental Design and Site Features of the Clinton Center:

• Energy Reduction: The Clinton Center uses 34% less energy than comparable "code compliant buildings".
  
• Water Use Reduction: The Clinton Center uses over 23% less potable water than a comparable building.
  
• Landscape Design - Landscape designed to reduce heat zones, as well as provide for open space near the building.
  
• Glass - Specially designed glass is insulated and glazed to reduce heat gain.
  
• Monitoring Systems - Advanced measurement and verification control system for accurate monitoring of energy and water consumption.
  
• Appliances - All appliances are energy-star rated.
  
• Radiant Floor - A 10 mile radiant floor coil heating and cooling design and high-performance heating and air conditioning equipment contribute to the overall operating cost-savings design features.
  
• Solar panels - 336 solar panels installed to bear part of the building's energy load. In addition, the Clinton Center’s electricity is purchased from renewable sources.
  
• Building Materials -During building and construction, as well as on-going maintenance, the Clinton Center utilized recycled content materials, such as concrete, steel, insulations, ceiling tiles, wallboard, and carpet. These materials are durable and provide for easy maintenance and replacement. In addition, environmentally friendly paints and sealants were used. Overall, 50% of materials used in construction were from this region.
  
• Renewable Materials are used in the finished floor and ceiling components.
  
• Public Transportation Access - The Clinton Center is within 1/4 mile of multiple bus and trolley lines.
  
• Electric Vehicle Charging Stations - Some parking spaces are outfitted with charging stations for electric vehicles.
  
• Bicycle Racks - The Center is outfitted with bicycle racks and changing rooms.