LEED Certification of Existing Buildings On the Rise

A recent article in Commercial Property Executive noted an increased interest in seeking LEED certification for existing buildings. The article pointed out that many corporations now require their facilities to be housed in LEED certified buildings, so by not retrofitting an exisiting building, ownership is potentially losing a growing segment of tenants. To read the article click HERE:

Our own experience shows that local government is leading the way in requiring their staff be housed in LEED certified buildings, with many cities and counties having mandates to "go-green" within a certain time frame.

For more information related to LEED for Existing Buildings, click HERE.