Yellowstone Cabins, Accommodation, Inn, Lodging, Camping, RV

Green Building

• Published a handbook for architects and contractors on “Guidelines for Environmentally Sustainable Design & Construction” to inject environmental aspects into new builds and renovation projects.
• Built two LEED certified houses that produce more than 7 million btu of electricity from solar arrays.
• Requires contractors for all remodeling and new construction projects to divert, at minimum, at least 50% of resulting waste from landfill disposal through reuse or recycling. They must also complete a Waste Reduction Plan prior to contract approval, and submit a quarterly project report detailing all activities related to waste minimization and recycling.
• Xanterra’s Director of Environmental Affairs and Director of Engineering in Yellowstone both hold LEED AP certification through the US Green Building Council.