When does it make sense to pursue LEED Certification for an existing office building? In our opinion the short answer is when the HVAC and/or roof need replacing, it’s time to seriously consider LEED.

In the coming years green buildings will enjoy a significant competitive advantage. Between government subsidies, green legislation, energy savings, and the unsung employee productivity increases inherent in green buildings, before we know it LEED will be commonplace. Call us to discuss green strategy.

Following are a few relevant green articles:

Going Green:  

Segerstrom Towers Article
USGBC - Green Office Buildings Yield Financial Benefits (4-1-09)
Greener Buildings - The Renovation of LEED EB (7-3-08)
CoStar - As LEED Grows So Does US Green Council (6-2-08)
RE Forum - Greatest Opportunity for Sustainable Design Lies in Large Inventory of Existing Buildings (4-29-08)

 

NAI Capital is the regional affiliate of NAI Global, with $45 billion in annual transactional volume and 375 offices in 55 countries.