CBRE Investors' Affori Centre in Milan has been awarded the LEED Silver certificate. The 12,000-m[sup]2[/sup] office complex, which will be delivered in December 2009, is composed of three interconnected buildings.
CBRE Investors' Affori Centre in Milan has been awarded the LEED Silver certificate. The 12,000-m2 office complex, which will be delivered in December 2009, is composed of three interconnected buildings.
Through an extensive refurbishment process, CBRE Investors introduced numerous eco-friendly measures to the buildings, well beyond local environmental standards. Such improvements include the installation of low-energy lighting, solar panels and sun shades. In addition, a particular emphasis has been put on the flexibility and functionality of the space to accommodate one or several tenants.
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) is increasingly been regarded as a leading environmental label for buildings, CBRE Investors said. 'In Italy, the LEED certification is still a new concept,' said Luca Pellegrini, asset manager at CBRE Investors.
'However, for CBRE Investors, socially responsible investment is a priority and a key to performance. Indeed, we believe that more and more tenants and owners are looking for buildings with a high degree of social and environmental qualities. It is a structural change that is underway, and we believe the intrinsic value and liquidity of an asset can be enhanced through a sustainable approach.'
