Toranomon-Azabudai Project and Toranomon Hills Area Project in Tokyo
Precertified under LEED ND and WELL
Includes Tokyo’s First LEED ND Platinum Precertified Property and World’s Largest WELL Precertified Property

Tokyo, May 24, 2021 — Mori Building Co., Ltd., Japan’s leading urban landscape developer, announced todaythat major redevelopments the company is undertaking in Tokyo have been precertified under the prestigious
LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) and WELL (WELL Building Standard) rating systems that
respectively certify environmentally friendly and efficient green buildings and people’s wellbeing.
The Toranomon-Azabudai Project and Toranomon Hills Area Project both received top Platinum-level LEEDND (Neighborhood Development, v.4) precertifications. The Toranomon-Azabudai and Toranomon Hills Area
projects are respectively the first and second projects in Tokyo to be precertified Platinum in the ND category.
LEED is the most widely used green-building rating system that evaluates and certifies buildings and cities
worldwide for environmental performance in terms of water and energy efficiency, indoor environments andsustainable materials. LEED is managed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
The A District of the Toranomon-Azabudai Project and the A-1 District of Toranomon Hills Station Tower(tentative name) received WELL (Core,v.2 Pilot) precertifications; the former is the world’s largest precertified
property and the latter is Japan’s second largest precertified property. WELL is the world’s first performancebased system for measuring, certifying and monitoring features of the built environment that impact humanhealth and wellbeing through air, water, nourishment, light, fitness, comfort and mind. WELL is also managedby the USGBC. Once completed, both projects are expected to obtain WELL Platinum certifications.

Toranomon-Azabudai Project

Toranomon Hills Area Project

Credit: DBOX for Mori Building Co.

Mahesh Ramanujam, president and CEO of USGBC and also Green Business Certification Inc., which provides thirdparty credentialing and verification under the LEED, WELL and GRESB systems, said:“Mori Building’s sustainability efforts and its LEED Platinum achievement are fine examples of how organizations
can transform their communities by lowering carbon emissions, creating healthier environments and work towards
a zero-carbon future. Through awarding advanced examples such as Mori building, we aspire to demonstrate how
better buildings, better communities and better cities can help raise the living standard for all.”Mori Building, based on its philosophy of “Create cities, nurture cities,” is committed to realizing a sustainable global
society through the harmonious coexistence of cities and nature, low-carbon cities and truly enhanced health.

LEED ND Platinum Precertifications
The Toranomon-Azabudai Project was highly evaluated as a complex with diverse
urban functions, a walkable urban center built with a central square, and also for its
renewable-energy power supply. Toranomon Hills Station Tower was favorablyassessed for its integration of public transportation, including the new subway
station, and high-level energy efficiency.
In both projects, Mori Building’s emphasis on urban development in partnershipwith local landowners earned high marks in the ND category. ToranomonAzabudai Project became Tokyo’s first project to earn a Platinum level in the ND
category and Toranomon Hills Area Project quickly followed as the second suchproject. It is globally rare for complexes in urban business areas to receive
Platinum-level precertification.
WELL Platinum Precertifications
The Toranomon-Azabudai Project’s A District and Toranomon Hills Station Tower(tentative name)’s A-1 District were highly evaluated as advanced urban
redevelopments following the concept of each project, offering central squares withsubstantial greenery, indoor environments with excellent air quality through use ofair conditioners equipped with high-performance filters, cafes serving healthfulmeals and layouts featuring central squares and elevated decks to promote exercise.
Once completed, both projects are expected to obtain Platinum certifications.
The A District of the Toranomon-Azabudai Project is the world’s largest precertified
property and the A-1 District of Toranomon Hills Station Tower (tentative name) is
Japan’s second largest precertified property.

Central square in
Toranomon-Azabudai Project (image)Low-rise buildings with rooftop greenery in
Toranomon -Azabudai Project (image)

Underground pedestrian walkway connecting
subway station, Toranomon Hills Mori Towerand Toranomon Hills Business Tower

Oval Plaza at Toranomon Hills Mori Tower

About Mori Building
Mori Building is an innovative urban developer based in Tokyo. The company is committed to maximizing themagnetic power of cities by creating and nurturing safe, sustainable and cosmopolitan urban centers based onits unique Vertical Garden City concept of high-rise centers for business, education, leisure and residence. The
concept is applied in the company’s many leading-edge projects, including ARK Hills, Roppongi Hills andToranomon Hills in Tokyo and the Shanghai World Financial Center. Mori Building is also engaged in real estateleasing, project management and consultation. Please visit www.mori.co.jp/en

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