Sustainability
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.
Kilroy’s Killer Plan: Inside the Company’s Sustainability Strategy
Kilroy Realty Corp. began its sustainability journey six years ago, when John Kilroy and the board of directors began seeing that a commitment to sustainability was going to be an increasing issue for investors and tenants.
Gone Green: Sustainability Case Studies
The growing focus on sustainable properties among municipalities, investors and tenants is giving rise to some innovative new approaches to both new development and retrofitting. Here are three innovative case studies.
Beacon Capital Retrofits AMA Plaza
Beacon Capital Partners purchased the building Sept. 29, 2016, and continued the eco-friendly effort of the building’s former owners. In fact, the company plans to invest an extra $20 million into the property over the next five years.
First Unit of Sarulla Geothermal Power Plant Begins Commercial Operation
The geothermal power plant is expected to be complete by 2018.
Museum of Tomorrow Named ‘Best Innovative Green Building’ at MIPIM
The property is the first Brazilian museum to be awarded LEED Gold certification.