Todd Frye, a principal with CBRE Investors, says the newcertification reflects a decision two years ago to pursue LEED-EBfor all buildings in its portfolio. Other buildings with thedesignation in the Atlanta office market are Platinum Tower, theTowers at Wildwood and Northcreek Office Park.

"Not only was it in keeping with our mission to go green,experience has shown that sustainability is a major factor for moreand more companies in the decision about where to lease space,"Frye says. CBRE Investors now has seven total properties with LEEDcertification and eight others pursuing USGBC approval.

Wildwood Center, which opened in 1987 near Interstates 75 and285, has 679,626 square feet and current occupancy of 93%. Numerouseco-friendly measures were introduced to the building, such asefficient and optimized use of energy, with the goal of drivingdown operating costs and enhancing tenant productivity.