He's also forming a blind investment pool for greening commercial properties. Executives at publishing company Conde Nast and the law firm Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher and Flom cited the building's air quality and other environmental attributes as important factors in their rental decisions. Together they will occupy over two-thirds of 4 Times Square. GBC '98 is an international effort to improve environmental assessment methods for buildings and encourage worldwide adoption of green building practices. Due July 1, nominated projects must be elementary schools, medium or large office buildings, or multifamily residential buildings, built or under design.
Projects involving substantial redesign and reconstruction of existing buildings are eligible.
You can have a home-run day. Plus, Baseball Hall of Fame's Tommy Lasorda is sure to be a hit when he delivers the keynote address on how to strive for success in sports or business. To register, call 1.800.427.6584 and ask for registration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ms. Hammer helps building owners, designers, builders, and facility managers practice sustainable building design, construction, and operation. GreenClips is written by Chris Hammer and James Richert.