by jbs032109 d3 — March 23, 2009—Crescent Ridge Corporate Center I, located in Minnetonka, Minnesota, has officially received LEED-EB (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design for Existing Buildings) Gold Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). According to the USGBC’s Web site, the 312,906-square-foot building is the first multi-tenant property to receive LEED-EB certification in Minnesota.
This certification recognizes that Opus Northwest Management, has implemented continuous sustainability improvement measures guided by LEED-EB. Leonardo Academy was the LEED consultant for this project supporting the successful achievement of Gold Certification.
Opus Northwest reportedly implemented many green actions to achieve Gold Certification, including: 1) green cleaning and sustainable purchasing; 2) construction waste reduction and recycling; 3) alternative transportation and commuting programs; 4) fixture water use reduction 33% greater than LEED basic requirements; and 5) achievement of an Energy Star rating of 91 which correlates to a 50% reduction in emissions compared to the average building.
