Carlsbad, CA – ViaSat Inc. (Nasdaq: VSAT) has been awarded the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) Gold certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) for its recent Building 6 project. LEED is the leading USGBC rating system for designing and constructing the world’s greenest, most energy efficient, and high performing buildings.

 “This is the first LEED Gold Certified building in Carlsbad, which underscores our commitment to minimizing our environmental impact, while enhancing the health and well-being of our community and employees," said Bob Rota, vice president, Facilities and Security at ViaSat.

The ViaSat Building 6 project redeveloped a 67,240 square foot building into a corporate operations and manufacturing building. The project used the Commercial Interiors rating system, accumulating 32 points to be awarded the Gold certification. The finished product consists of 30% office, 30% shipping/receiving and warehouse, and 40% manufacturing. The company is now pursuing the same LEED Gold certification for its new Building 7 office space.

“Buildings are a prime example of how human systems integrate with natural systems,” said Rick Fedrizzi, president, CEO & founding chair, USGBC. “The ViaSat Building 6 project efficiently uses our natural resources and makes an immediate, positive impact on our planet, which ultimately benefits future generations.”

The ViaSat operations building is owned by First Industrial Realty Trust. Designed by Ferguson, Pape, Baldwin Architects in conjunction with McParlane & Associates (mechanical & plumbing design), Michael Wall Electric, MW Pelz (landscaping), and Reno Contracting, the project achieved LEED certification to save resources while also maintaining excellent economics.

LEED certification of ViaSat Building 6 was based on a number of green design and construction features that positively impact the project itself and the broader community:

• Energy conservation through energy-efficient lighting and mechanical systems, reflective roofing material, and extensive use of Energy Star rated equipment
• Improved indoor quality through low emitting materials and introducing natural light throughout
• Water reducing low-flow fixtures and reclaimed water for landscaping
• Conserving natural resources with recycled construction materials, reusing significant amounts of manufacturing equipment, and recycling waste generated by the building operations
• Promoting alternative transportation with company-provided bicycles for travel between buildings, preferred carpool and Fuel Efficient Vehicle parking, and easy access to public transportation.

About the U.S. Green Building Council and LEED

The U.S. Green Building Council is a nonprofit membership organization with a vision of a sustainable built environment within a generation. Its membership includes corporations, builders, universities, government agencies, and other nonprofit organizations. Founded in 1993, the Council has grown to more than 17,000 member companies and organizations, the comprehensive LEED® Green Building Rating System™, an expansive educational offering, the industry’s popular Greenbuild International Conference and Expo, and a network of 78 local chapters, affiliates, and organizing groups.

The LEED® Green Building Rating System awards buildings points in six major environmental categories of review include: Sustainable Sites, Water Efficiency, Energy and Atmosphere, Materials and Resources, Indoor Environmental Quality, and Innovation and Design. For more information visit www.usgbc.org.