The Point Reyes Hostel’s new building, funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act as well as the California State Coastal Conservancy, has become the first LEED-designated hostel building in the country, according to a press release. LEED, or Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, offers certification for buildings that meet certain requirements on energy use, water efficiency, and construction materials, among other factors. The new hostel building utilized solar panels, environmentally friendly lumber and…