SACRAMENTO, CA—Bank of the West Tower has beenawarded LEED Platinum under the U.S. GreenBuilding Council's LEED for Existing Buildings (EB)category.

Bank of the West Tower, located at 500 CapitolMall, the premier business address in Sacramento, wasdeveloped by Tsakopoulos Investments and completedin 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 theSacramento River to the Sierras.

Bank of the West Tower is extremely energy efficient, with afaçade clad in polished granite and dual-pane, high-performanceglass, designed to maximize the introduction of daylight and reducesolar heat gain. To reach the goal of Platinum certification,additional green features implemented at the property included: lowflow water fixtures throughout the building which reduceindoor water usage by 33%, improved green cleaningpolicies and practices, and implementation of practical andmeasurable strategies and solutions aimed at achieving highperformance in: sustainable site development, water savings, energyefficiency, materials selection and indoor environmentalquality.