GLENDALE, CA — Palladeo, a custom decor and specialty fixture fabricator, on Feb. 28 announced that it has joined the U.S. Green Building Council, a nonprofit organization dedicated to sustainable building, according to EarthTimes.org. Also, the company is refining its green specifications and standards for use on retail projects by its design, manufacturing and construction divisions.

Nearly 40 Palladeo employees have received training in preparation for LEED accreditation. The USGBC's LEED Green Building Rating System is the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction and operation of high-performance green buildings.