A growing number of companies are seeking the benefits of “green cleaning” as a way to enhance employee health and productivity and to have a positive impact on the environment, according to ABM Industries Incorporated, one of the United States’ leading facility services contractors. The need for green cleaning is acute: According to the Environmental Protection Agency, Americans on average spend 90 percent of their time indoors – and poor...
Despite the concerns about the availability of credit, 75% of the commercial real estate executives surveyed said they would not be any less likely to construct “green” buildings. Green buildings are designed to be more efficient in their use of energy, water and other resources and to create better environments for occupants. In total, 754 commercial real estate executives were surveyed for Turner Construction Company’s 2008 Green...
Build Boston and Greenbuild Expo — Autodesk, Inc. announced that it is opening a 65,000 square-foot office building in Waltham, Mass., to serve as the new headquarters for its architecture, engineering & construction (AEC) division. Autodesk intends to seek Gold LEED Certification through the United States Green Building Council’s (USGBC) LEED for Core & Shell and Platinum LEED for Commercial Interior programs. The interior of...
ive industry leaders from Green Building Services Inc. (GBS) will help inform and inspire attendees at the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) Greenbuild international conference in Boston. One of the nation’s most comprehensive sustainable development consulting firms, GBS will provide LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) trainings, engage in forums, and sponsor the LEED for Retail social event. “It’s an honor to be so actively...
RREEF Real Estate and Kennedy Wilson today announced that 901 Fifth Avenue in Seattle, WA, a 41-story 558,607 sq. ft office tower has achieved LEED-EB™ (existing building) Silver certification. The certification marks the completion of one of the largest environmental retrofits in the industry for an existing property and Seattle’s first full city block targeting LEED certification. The new ownership and management of Seattle’s 901 Fifth Avenue...
TIAA-CREF Global Real Estate announced today that One Boston Place in Boston is the first building to earn the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold designation from the United States Green Building Council (USGBC) for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance. LEED for Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance is a rating system that recognizes buildings with maximum operational efficiency and minimal environmental...
One of the big movements in the construction industry right now is green building. Architects and designers are working to implement green building practices in their projects whenever possible. Wood floors are a building product that is recognized as a green building material. One of the most prominent green building organizations is the United States Green Building Council which established the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)...
One of the big movements in the construction industry right now is green building. Architects and designers are working to implement green building practices in their projects whenever possible. Wood floors are a building product that is recognized as a green building material. One of the most prominent green building organizations is the United States Green Building Council which established the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)...
A lifelong resident of Atlanta, Ben Carter has made an environmental commitment to the community by seeking Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification for his company’s luxury mixed-use development, The Streets of Buckhead. Featuring more than 500,000-square feet of world-class retail, dining and residences, The Streets of Buckhead will be one of the country’s most expansive and affluent developments to be awarded Silver...
Sitar Company, a leading New Jersey commercial real estate firm, today announced that Joseph Nitti, Douglas J. Sitar and William Sitar III have been named “2008 All-Star Commercial Real Estate Brokers” by Real Estate New Jersey. The “2008 All-Star Commercial Real Estate Broker” rankings are awarded by Real Estate New Jersey, a monthly commercial real estate magazine, to New Jersey brokers who have demonstrated excellence in notable real estate...
The Contour Lounge Chair by Murillo
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Contemporary Office Designs from Triple Five Design
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The Gallery House designed by architect Richard Librach
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The Riedel Amadeo Decanter from Williams-Sonoma
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