METTAWA, IL — The 550,000-square-foot Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certified North American headquarters of The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) has been chosen as the Green Development of the Year by the National Association of Industrial and Office Properties (NAIOP), according to Consulting Specifying Engineer.
The recognition is part of NAIOP’s 21st annual Awards for Excellence program, the story stated.
The eco-friendly features of the building include a water system that reduces wastewater generation by 82 percent, the story noted.
A green roof and an underfloor air distribution system also help reduce energy costs and add to the building's sustainability, the story added.
Saturday, March 28, 2009
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