Achieving the LEED Platinum designation in building is feasible without overburdening structural design requirements, as exemplified by in the construction of the Student Services Center at the University of Texas at Dallas.   http://www.gostructural.com/magazine-article-gostructural.com-1-2012-leed_platinum_and_the_structural_engineer-8673.html

• Post-tensioned beams used as solution for critical structural issues associated with the need to create large column-free spaces

• Design details included to allow concrete shrinkage to occur prior to locking the building into its shear walls thereby minimizing the potential of cracking

• Application of façade-specific louvers to control the effects of sunlight into interior spaces of building

• Architectural exposure of large portions of structural elements to reduce ceiling and floor material requirements

• Close and constant coordination between Structural Engineers and Architects key to achieving success