Gold LEED Certified Toyota Dealer in East Texas

First East Texas Toyota Dealer to earn Gold LEED Certification

Opened in 2008, Toyota of Rockwall became the first automotive dealership in East Texas to earn Gold LEED certification by the U.S. Green Building Council for excellence in environmental design.

The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design is the new benchmark for new construction improvement by the United States Green Building Council. It is the most-recognized certification for high-performance environmentally-friendly facilities that are productive workplaces, healthier for employees, have reduced maintenance costs, and minimize their impact on the environment. Toyota of Rockwall is proud to be a leader in green facilities for Toyota dealers East of Dallas / Fort Worth.

Exterior LEED Elements

• Green power – renewable energy offsets carbon production and fossil fuel usage
• Car wash – uses reclaimed water to reduce consumption
• Native landscaping – uses less water and resources
• Recycled aluminum wall panels – reduces building’s carbon footprint
• Site lighting – doesn’t pollute the night sky or encroach on neighboring properties
• Recycling storage – reduce amount of waste going to landfills
• Parking optimization – encourages carpooling and decreased pollution

Interior LEED Elements

• Daylight – reduces electrical use and promotes health and well-being
• Building materials – floors, walls, and ceiling tiles are made from post-consumer waste
• Lighting occupancy sensors – automatically turn off lights when a room is unoccupied
• Housekeeping – uses only the most environmentally-friendly products and techniques
• Plumbing – low-flow toilets and urinals
• Recycling program – to reduce the need for raw materials and amount of waste going to landfills