Flight Building \u2013 Denver \u2013 LEED Platinum<\/h2>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2020\/07\/Flight-Building.jpg\")
<\/a>Flight Building<\/p><\/div>\n
Zeppelin Development is the owner and developer of this 140,000-square-foot low-rise office asset located at 3575 Ringsby Court. Dynia is the project\u2019s architect. In March 2019, Flight won the LEED Platinum certification for new construction, with a total of 82 score points, sharing the top spot with DaVita World Headquarters.<\/p>\n
The four-story property is part of the Taxi campus in the city\u2019s River North Art District and has its own 135kWh solar photovoltaic system that offsets 20 percent of the building\u2019s electricity. It also boasts an expansive green roof. Location played an important part in the project\u2019s green building achievement, as it is optimal for occupants’ access to basic services and public transport. Additional infrastructure was created to promote alternative transportation methods and reduce occupants’ carbon footprint through bike racks, charging facilities, preferred parking for fuel-efficient vehicles and reduced parking capacity from zoning requirements.<\/p>\n
\nREAD ALSO: <\/strong>Top 10 LEED-Certified Buildings in California<\/a><\/p>\n
\nBuilding materials were also carefully selected\u2014recycled content and materials manufactured and extracted from within 500 miles of the building were preferred, as this reduced both demand on virgin materials and transportation-related emissions. To reduce water use, water-efficient flow and flush fixtures were installed\u2014these account for a 40 percent reduction in indoor water use, which is equal to more than 610,000 gallons of water annually. In addition, strategic landscaping design and the use of native and adaptive plants resulted in additional savings of more than 76,000 gallons of water each year, or a 52 percent reduction of irrigation demands.<\/p>\n
BOA Technology, a Denver-based maker of athletic equipment fastening and fitting systems, leased 100,000 square feet of the space. Other tenants include Juno Financial, Larkburger, Denver Design Build and Vertix Builders.<\/p>\n
DaVita World Headquarters \u2013<\/strong> Denver \u2013 LEED Platinum<\/h2>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2020\/07\/DaVita-World-Headquarters.jpg\")
<\/a>DaVita World Headquarters<\/p><\/div>\n
The health-care company is the anchor tenant of this Gensler-designed, 460,000-square-foot commercial glass building located at 16 Chestnut St. DaVita leased more than 300,000 square feet in the 19-story building and has its own entrance and lobby in Invesco\u2019s property, which is the third core and shell building in Denver to earn the LEED Platinum designation. The project was awarded the certification last June with a scorecard totaling 82 points.<\/p>\n
The sustainable features that earned it USGBC\u2019s award include on-site solar, efficient lighting strategies, Energy Star appliances, the use of recycled materials, indoor air quality management, and a roof terrace on the 12th floor that incorporates local and drought-tolerant plants. The property also includes water-saving features and bicycle parking.<\/p>\n
In 2016, Invesco acquired the asset<\/a> from developer East West Partners and Starwood Capital Group. In addition to leasing space in one of Denver\u2019s greenest buildings, DaVita\u2019s attention to sustainability continues\u2014in May 2019, the company announced its commitment to power its North American operations with 100 percent renewable energy by 2022<\/a>.<\/p>\n1800 Larimer \u2013 Denver \u2013 LEED Platinum<\/h2>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2020\/07\/1800-Larimer.jpg\")
<\/a>1800 Larimer<\/p><\/div>\n
The 22-story, 500,000-square-foot tower is the first major high-rise office building completed in Denver\u2019s Central Business District since the mid-1980s. Owned by Invesco, the asset achieved LEED Platinum certification with a scorecard of 81 points.<\/p>\n
The project features underfloor air distribution systems, which improve the occupants\u2019 health and comfort, and a 17,000-square-foot landscaped green roof above the garage that contributes to a substantial reduction of the heat island effect, while also reintroducing open space and natural habitat with native plantings. A structure below the green roof holds stormwater detention and a water quality tank that filters stormwater and provides irrigation water for the plants on the terrace. Moreover, floor-to-ceiling Low-E insulating glass allows for sunlight to be used throughout the day, and advanced engineering systems create and monitor a high-quality indoor environment.<\/p>\n
Invesco Real Estate acquired the tower in 2011 from Westfield Co. for $213 million, according to Yardi Matrix data. Xcel Energy anchors the building and occupies 350,000 square feet. Other notable tenants include Newmark Knight Frank, KRG Capital Partners and Citywide Banks.<\/p>\n
The LAB on Platte \u2013 Denver \u2013 LEED Gold<\/h2>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2020\/07\/The-Lab-on-Platte.jpg\")
<\/a>The Lab on Platte<\/p><\/div>\n
Located at 2420 17th St. in Denver\u2019s Highland submarket, this low-rise office building earned LEED Gold certification last August with a scorecard of 70 points. A few months later, BlackRock acquired it from Soma Capital Partners for nearly $46 million.<\/p>\n
The 78,639-square-foot, four-story property’s main tenant is WeWork, which leases 50,000 square feet. Maple Multi-Family Operations and Poke House are also part of the tenant roster. To attain its green building status, the LAB on Platte features bike storage, electric vehicle charging station and enhanced HVAC standards.<\/p>\n
Elephant Corral \u2013 Denver \u2013 LEED Gold<\/h2>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2020\/07\/Elephant-Corral-Building.jpg\")
<\/a>Elephant Corral<\/p><\/div>\n
Built in 1880, this brick-and-timber beauty surpassed last year\u2019s LEED Gold certification with Platinum recertification this February, jumping from 67 to 82 score points. The Unico Properties asset is listed in the National Register of Historic Places as a contributing structure to the Lower Downtown Historic District.<\/p>\n
The current owner acquired it in 2016 from Stoltz Real Estate Partners for $13 million, and embarked on a multiyear overhaul by replacing the 130-year-old building\u2019s inefficient infrastructure and systems. Elephant Corral now features retrofitted interior and exterior common areas with LED lighting, building automation system controls, smart thermostats and a new, high-efficiency boiler. The chilled and hot water valves have been replaced, as well, and are connected to the BAS. Unico also installed automatic outside air dampers connected to exhaust fans throughout the ceiling, to pull out excess heat in the summer. HVAC control and thermal comfort have been upgraded with direct digital controls, variable air volume boxes and carbon dioxide sensors. These improvements combined have resulted in 37 percent energy savings since 2015. Tenants enjoying these upgrades include Strava, MeetMindful and Mike Wright Gallery.<\/p>\n
Republic Plaza \u2013 Denver \u2013 LEED Gold<\/h2>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2020\/07\/Republic-Plaza.jpg\")
<\/a>Republic Plaza<\/p><\/div>\n
This iconic tower rises 56 stories above ground, making it the tallest building in Denver and the entire Rocky Mountain region. It encompasses 1.2 million square feet of office space and three retail levels that house shops, restaurants and service businesses. In June 2019, the Brookfield Properties development earned LEED Gold certification with a 65-point scorecard.<\/p>\n
Designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, the 1984-built skyscraper at 370 17th St. was constructed of reinforced concrete, clad in Sardinian granite. Following its 2016 comprehensive renovation, Republic Plaza has earned trio of certifications: LEED Gold, BOMA 360 and the Energy Star rating. The revamp focused on efficiency\u2014the property gained points for plumbing fixture and fitting efficiency, optimization of energy efficiency performance, emissions reduction reporting, recycling services, lighting control and indoor air quality, daylight and views, and for alternative commuting transportation.<\/p>\n
In May 2014, MetLife Real Estate Investment acquired a 50 percent ownership stake in the property for $240 million. Notable tenants include Encana Corp., Wheeler Trigg O\u2019Donnell, DCP Midstream, J.P. Morgan, Bank of America and Morrison & Foerster.<\/p>\n
50 Fifty DTC \u2013 Denver \u2013 LEED Gold<\/strong><\/h2>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2020\/07\/50-FIFTY.jpg\")
<\/a>50 Fifty DTC<\/p><\/div>\n
The 12-story Class A office building at 5050 S. Syracuse St. earned LEED Gold recognition with a scorecard of 62 points. Designed by Clutch Design Studio, the inspiration behind it comes from the desire to replicate the feeling of being on a ship\u2019s deck and looking down at the hull as it cuts through the water, an effect achieved through the materials used on the property\u2019s skin\u2014Sierra white granite panels and blue Viracon glass panels.<\/p>\n
Sustainable features that earned the award for this Corum Real Estate Group asset include mechanical systems that translate into 26 percent energy cost savings to tenants, highly efficient LED lighting\u2014which provides 38 percent energy reduction\u2014water-efficient landscaping and plumbing fixtures that reduce water use by 20 percent, the use of environmentally friendly and Low-E certified building materials, and natural daylighting.<\/p>\n
The 185,000-square-foot building is divided into six stories of office above eight stories of parking\u2014six are above ground and two are underground. In December 2017, the owner self-financed a $40 million construction loan. Tenants include Pacific Western Bank and YES! Communities.<\/p>\n
\nREAD ALSO:<\/strong> Top 10 LEED-Certified Buildings in Texas in 2019<\/a><\/p>\n
\nVisa Administration Building \u2013 Highlands Ranch \u2013 LEED Gold<\/h2>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.commercialsearch.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/46\/2020\/07\/Visa-Administration-Building-8910-Ridgeline-Blvd.jpg\")
<\/a>Visa Administration Building<\/p><\/div>\n
This owner-occupied, 146,116-square-foot office building achieved LEED Gold recertification with a scorecard totaling 61 points. Visa acquired the asset from The Koll Co. in 2003 for nearly $53 million, according to Yardi Matrix data.<\/p>\n
The property, at 8910 S. Ridgeline Blvd., includes features such as water use reduction, sustainable site selection and development, responsible materials selection and waste management, enhanced indoor environmental quality and energy-efficient operations. In addition, the asset has been Energy Star-rated since 2008 and earned its first LEED Gold certification in 2012.<\/p>\n
According to Visa\u2019s 2019 sustainability report, the company has reduced direct greenhouse gas emissions by 5 percent from 2017, and achieved a 75 percent improvement in direct emissions intensity per employee since 2009. The company also announced its enrollment in renewable energy programs in Colorado.<\/p>\n
17th Street Plaza \u2013 Denver \u2013 LEED Gold<\/h2>\n
<\/a>Flight Building<\/p><\/div>\n
Zeppelin Development is the owner and developer of this 140,000-square-foot low-rise office asset located at 3575 Ringsby Court. Dynia is the project\u2019s architect. In March 2019, Flight won the LEED Platinum certification for new construction, with a total of 82 score points, sharing the top spot with DaVita World Headquarters.<\/p>\n
The four-story property is part of the Taxi campus in the city\u2019s River North Art District and has its own 135kWh solar photovoltaic system that offsets 20 percent of the building\u2019s electricity. It also boasts an expansive green roof. Location played an important part in the project\u2019s green building achievement, as it is optimal for occupants’ access to basic services and public transport. Additional infrastructure was created to promote alternative transportation methods and reduce occupants’ carbon footprint through bike racks, charging facilities, preferred parking for fuel-efficient vehicles and reduced parking capacity from zoning requirements.<\/p>\n
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READ ALSO: <\/strong>Top 10 LEED-Certified Buildings in California<\/a><\/p>\n Building materials were also carefully selected\u2014recycled content and materials manufactured and extracted from within 500 miles of the building were preferred, as this reduced both demand on virgin materials and transportation-related emissions. To reduce water use, water-efficient flow and flush fixtures were installed\u2014these account for a 40 percent reduction in indoor water use, which is equal to more than 610,000 gallons of water annually. In addition, strategic landscaping design and the use of native and adaptive plants resulted in additional savings of more than 76,000 gallons of water each year, or a 52 percent reduction of irrigation demands.<\/p>\n BOA Technology, a Denver-based maker of athletic equipment fastening and fitting systems, leased 100,000 square feet of the space. Other tenants include Juno Financial, Larkburger, Denver Design Build and Vertix Builders.<\/p>\n DaVita World Headquarters<\/p><\/div>\n The health-care company is the anchor tenant of this Gensler-designed, 460,000-square-foot commercial glass building located at 16 Chestnut St. DaVita leased more than 300,000 square feet in the 19-story building and has its own entrance and lobby in Invesco\u2019s property, which is the third core and shell building in Denver to earn the LEED Platinum designation. The project was awarded the certification last June with a scorecard totaling 82 points.<\/p>\n The sustainable features that earned it USGBC\u2019s award include on-site solar, efficient lighting strategies, Energy Star appliances, the use of recycled materials, indoor air quality management, and a roof terrace on the 12th floor that incorporates local and drought-tolerant plants. The property also includes water-saving features and bicycle parking.<\/p>\n In 2016, Invesco acquired the asset<\/a> from developer East West Partners and Starwood Capital Group. In addition to leasing space in one of Denver\u2019s greenest buildings, DaVita\u2019s attention to sustainability continues\u2014in May 2019, the company announced its commitment to power its North American operations with 100 percent renewable energy by 2022<\/a>.<\/p>\n 1800 Larimer<\/p><\/div>\n The 22-story, 500,000-square-foot tower is the first major high-rise office building completed in Denver\u2019s Central Business District since the mid-1980s. Owned by Invesco, the asset achieved LEED Platinum certification with a scorecard of 81 points.<\/p>\n The project features underfloor air distribution systems, which improve the occupants\u2019 health and comfort, and a 17,000-square-foot landscaped green roof above the garage that contributes to a substantial reduction of the heat island effect, while also reintroducing open space and natural habitat with native plantings. A structure below the green roof holds stormwater detention and a water quality tank that filters stormwater and provides irrigation water for the plants on the terrace. Moreover, floor-to-ceiling Low-E insulating glass allows for sunlight to be used throughout the day, and advanced engineering systems create and monitor a high-quality indoor environment.<\/p>\n Invesco Real Estate acquired the tower in 2011 from Westfield Co. for $213 million, according to Yardi Matrix data. Xcel Energy anchors the building and occupies 350,000 square feet. Other notable tenants include Newmark Knight Frank, KRG Capital Partners and Citywide Banks.<\/p>\n The Lab on Platte<\/p><\/div>\n Located at 2420 17th St. in Denver\u2019s Highland submarket, this low-rise office building earned LEED Gold certification last August with a scorecard of 70 points. A few months later, BlackRock acquired it from Soma Capital Partners for nearly $46 million.<\/p>\n The 78,639-square-foot, four-story property’s main tenant is WeWork, which leases 50,000 square feet. Maple Multi-Family Operations and Poke House are also part of the tenant roster. To attain its green building status, the LAB on Platte features bike storage, electric vehicle charging station and enhanced HVAC standards.<\/p>\n Elephant Corral<\/p><\/div>\n Built in 1880, this brick-and-timber beauty surpassed last year\u2019s LEED Gold certification with Platinum recertification this February, jumping from 67 to 82 score points. The Unico Properties asset is listed in the National Register of Historic Places as a contributing structure to the Lower Downtown Historic District.<\/p>\n The current owner acquired it in 2016 from Stoltz Real Estate Partners for $13 million, and embarked on a multiyear overhaul by replacing the 130-year-old building\u2019s inefficient infrastructure and systems. Elephant Corral now features retrofitted interior and exterior common areas with LED lighting, building automation system controls, smart thermostats and a new, high-efficiency boiler. The chilled and hot water valves have been replaced, as well, and are connected to the BAS. Unico also installed automatic outside air dampers connected to exhaust fans throughout the ceiling, to pull out excess heat in the summer. HVAC control and thermal comfort have been upgraded with direct digital controls, variable air volume boxes and carbon dioxide sensors. These improvements combined have resulted in 37 percent energy savings since 2015. Tenants enjoying these upgrades include Strava, MeetMindful and Mike Wright Gallery.<\/p>\n Republic Plaza<\/p><\/div>\n This iconic tower rises 56 stories above ground, making it the tallest building in Denver and the entire Rocky Mountain region. It encompasses 1.2 million square feet of office space and three retail levels that house shops, restaurants and service businesses. In June 2019, the Brookfield Properties development earned LEED Gold certification with a 65-point scorecard.<\/p>\n Designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill, the 1984-built skyscraper at 370 17th St. was constructed of reinforced concrete, clad in Sardinian granite. Following its 2016 comprehensive renovation, Republic Plaza has earned trio of certifications: LEED Gold, BOMA 360 and the Energy Star rating. The revamp focused on efficiency\u2014the property gained points for plumbing fixture and fitting efficiency, optimization of energy efficiency performance, emissions reduction reporting, recycling services, lighting control and indoor air quality, daylight and views, and for alternative commuting transportation.<\/p>\n In May 2014, MetLife Real Estate Investment acquired a 50 percent ownership stake in the property for $240 million. Notable tenants include Encana Corp., Wheeler Trigg O\u2019Donnell, DCP Midstream, J.P. Morgan, Bank of America and Morrison & Foerster.<\/p>\n 50 Fifty DTC<\/p><\/div>\n The 12-story Class A office building at 5050 S. Syracuse St. earned LEED Gold recognition with a scorecard of 62 points. Designed by Clutch Design Studio, the inspiration behind it comes from the desire to replicate the feeling of being on a ship\u2019s deck and looking down at the hull as it cuts through the water, an effect achieved through the materials used on the property\u2019s skin\u2014Sierra white granite panels and blue Viracon glass panels.<\/p>\n Sustainable features that earned the award for this Corum Real Estate Group asset include mechanical systems that translate into 26 percent energy cost savings to tenants, highly efficient LED lighting\u2014which provides 38 percent energy reduction\u2014water-efficient landscaping and plumbing fixtures that reduce water use by 20 percent, the use of environmentally friendly and Low-E certified building materials, and natural daylighting.<\/p>\n The 185,000-square-foot building is divided into six stories of office above eight stories of parking\u2014six are above ground and two are underground. In December 2017, the owner self-financed a $40 million construction loan. Tenants include Pacific Western Bank and YES! Communities.<\/p>\n READ ALSO:<\/strong> Top 10 LEED-Certified Buildings in Texas in 2019<\/a><\/p>\n Visa Administration Building<\/p><\/div>\n This owner-occupied, 146,116-square-foot office building achieved LEED Gold recertification with a scorecard totaling 61 points. Visa acquired the asset from The Koll Co. in 2003 for nearly $53 million, according to Yardi Matrix data.<\/p>\n The property, at 8910 S. Ridgeline Blvd., includes features such as water use reduction, sustainable site selection and development, responsible materials selection and waste management, enhanced indoor environmental quality and energy-efficient operations. In addition, the asset has been Energy Star-rated since 2008 and earned its first LEED Gold certification in 2012.<\/p>\n According to Visa\u2019s 2019 sustainability report, the company has reduced direct greenhouse gas emissions by 5 percent from 2017, and achieved a 75 percent improvement in direct emissions intensity per employee since 2009. The company also announced its enrollment in renewable energy programs in Colorado.<\/p>\n
\nDaVita World Headquarters \u2013<\/strong> Denver \u2013 LEED Platinum<\/h2>\n
<\/a>1800 Larimer \u2013 Denver \u2013 LEED Platinum<\/h2>\n
<\/a>The LAB on Platte \u2013 Denver \u2013 LEED Gold<\/h2>\n
<\/a>Elephant Corral \u2013 Denver \u2013 LEED Gold<\/h2>\n
<\/a>Republic Plaza \u2013 Denver \u2013 LEED Gold<\/h2>\n
<\/a>50 Fifty DTC \u2013 Denver \u2013 LEED Gold<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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\nVisa Administration Building \u2013 Highlands Ranch \u2013 LEED Gold<\/h2>\n
<\/a>17th Street Plaza \u2013 Denver \u2013 LEED Gold<\/h2>\n