LEED Certification & Awards
Not only does Brasada Ranch feature 900 acres of open space, as well as thousands of acres
of public land that is adjacent to the property, it is highly committed to being a conscientious
steward of the environment.
Illustrating Brasada Ranch’s commitment to “walking softly on the land,” the
community is encouraging residents to use sustainable energy resources like passive solar, as
well as “Earth Advantage” certified products.
In addition, all commercial buildings are being built to the highest standards in compliance with
Leadership Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) “Gold” specifications — the most widely
recognized accreditation body for sustainable building and design in the country. LEED is the
benchmark for high-performance green buildings.
Brasada Ranch became the first-ever destination resort in the state of Oregon, and just the fourth nationally, to earn the prestigious U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED certification rating. The LEED “Gold” certification was bestowed on Brasada Ranch’s Discovery Center, an 8,300-square-foot building. In addition, Brasada Ranch became the first-ever resort in the U.S. to achieve the LEED Gold rating specifically for “New Construction,” which is one of several categories under which projects
can be submitted for application.
Awards:
- 2007 U.S. Green Building Council, LEED Gold Certification, Brasada Ranch — Community Discovery Center
- 2007 Community of the Year, Builder magazine — Brasada Ranch
- 2007 Builder’s Choice Grand Award, Builder magazine — Ranch Headquarters
- 2007 Builder’s Choice Sustainable Community Award, Builder magazine — Ranch Headquarters
- 2007 Responsible Design Award, Mountain Living magazine — Ranch Headquarters
These accolades are among six regional and national awards Brasada Ranch has received for excellence. Developed by JELD-WEN Communities, the resort community is comprised of 1,800 acres in Central Oregon's high desert. Mountain Living magazine and Builder magazine have honored Brasada Ranch for its thoughtful design considerations.