SACRAMENTO, CA—Bank of the West Tower has been awarded LEED Platinum under the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED for Existing Buildings (EB) category.
Bank of the West Tower, located at 500 Capitol Mall, the premier business address in Sacramento, was developed by Tsakopoulos Investments and completed in 2009. Managed by Tsakopoulos Management Company, LLC, this 26-story, 445,000 square foot landmark building, located on Capitol Mall, offers 360-degree views from the Sacramento River to the Sierras.
Bank of the West Tower is extremely energy efficient, with a façade clad in polished granite and dual-pane, high-performance glass, designed to maximize the introduction of daylight and reduce solar heat gain. To reach the goal of Platinum certification, additional green features implemented at the property included: low flow water fixtures throughout the building which reduce indoor water usage by 33%, improved green cleaning policies and practices, and implementation of practical and measurable strategies and solutions aimed at achieving high performance in: sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality.
Bank of the West Tower earned ENERGY STAR label in 2014 as well.
“Bank of the West Tower's LEED Platinum achievement demonstrates to our tenants and prospective tenants, our commitment to managing at the highest standard of excellence. We are proud to provide a high-performance green building, one that promotes a healthier workplace and a more sustainable environment for our tenants and our community,” saidowner Angelo Tsakopoulos.
The building is 75% leased to a distinguished tenant roster, including CBRE, KPMG, Bank of the West and several law firms.
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