Sustainability
1 Hotels Debuts in Brooklyn
The 194-key, sustainability conscious property chose Earth Day for its grand opening. This is the flag’s first ground-up build, flagship property in the area.
How Green Space is Transforming the Cityscape
As the world’s population continues to migrate to urban settings, city planners are investing in new ways to incorporate green space into these densely populated markets. Columbus Downtown Development Corp. President & CEO Guy Worley discusses the benefits of urban green space.
Bulfinch Office Buildings Receive Wired Certified Gold Designation
Four of the properties, located in Massachusetts, became the first Wired Certified buildings in Needham and Newton. The WiredScore Certification standard evaluates and distinguishes outstanding internet connectivity in commercial buildings.
Ohio State University Announces $1B Energy Management Project
The 50-year contract was awarded to ENGIE North America and Axium Infrastructure and will include the construction of a new energy advancement and innovation center to improve the university’s energy efficiency by 25 percent within ten years.
Citi Tower Awarded LEED Platinum in Hong Kong
The latest Citi-owned building to be awarded LEED is Citi Tower at One East Bay, in Hong Kong, as part of Citi’s Sustainable Progress Strategy.
Unfinished Business
I must have been nine or 10 when my mom told me the old joke about New York City: It would be a nice place if they ever finished it.
Christa McAuliffe Library Awarded LEED Silver and Additional State Funds
The building, designed by Finegold Alexander Architects, is the first LEED-awarded building in the Town of Framingham. The Massachusetts Public Library Construction Program will pay the town nearly $105,000 for the LEED certification of the development.
The April digital issue of CPE is now available!
The April issue offers a focus on sustainability, with some advice on how to clear its biggest hurdles, a Q&A with Yardi Energy’s Martin Levkus, financing advice and a trio of case studies featuring some innovative ideas. You’ll also want to read about Merle Gross-Ginsburg, who pioneered women’s involvement in the CRE companies’ executive ranks.
Texas 7-Eleven Stores to Be Powered by Wind Energy
The retailer signed an agreement with TXU Energy for 425 of its locations, contributing to the company’s savings by providing incentives through the GreenBackSM program.
Rebalancing Act: New Balance’s New Headquarters
New Balance transformed 15 acres of previously vacated light-industrial property into a LEED Platinum-certified headquarters under the USGBC v2009 Core and Shell rating system, becoming the first in the U.S. to achieve all 12 indoor environmental quality credits.