Going green has been a hot commercial real estate issue recently. As more companies look to be sustainable and attend to their carbon footprint, more awareness is being raised of issues surrounding renewable energy, design and LEED certification. On Thursday, March 29, Partner is hosting an open house event to showcase its new headquarters in Torrence, CA. According to the company, the new digs feature solar panels, a green roof an energy efficient technologies.
Here’s just a snapshot of GlobeSt.com’s coverage of green and sustainable commercial real estate news recently:
86-Year-Old Hotel Transforms for Low-Income Residents
LOS ANGELES-The Ford Hotel now called ‘the Ford’ gets a $28-million facelift to serve as housing for 151 low-income residents, but projects like these are going to find tough sledding in California, says a source.
New Credits Introduced for LEED Pilot Library
WASHINGTON, DC-The Library is meant to provide a proving ground for LEED users and to help improve the rating system.
Office facilities, even those that aren’t Class A, can do at least something to make their environments – and the planet – a little cleaner.
AIA NY Calls For Better Buildings, Sustainability
NEW YORK CITY-Chapter president Joseph Aliotta sat down with GlobeSt.com’s Jacqueline Hlavenka about what policymakers, architects, designers and the real estate industry can do to prepare their properties for the future—now.
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