Washington DC

Challenge

To improve the energy and environmental performance of a 397,000 square foot, multi-tenant building constructed in 1974.
 

Solution

• Implemented a comprehensive recycling program including e-waste disposal by a certified vendor
• Installed Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) on relief fans, cooling-tower fan, and condenser water pumps
• Replaced BMS chiller plant controls
• Reduced actual HVAC hours with tenants to lower energy consumption
• Installed wireless lighting control system throughout the building and in the parking garage
• Retrofitted light fixtures with energy-efficient light bulbs
• Installed efficient water closets in the restrooms

Outcome

• Achieved LEED for Existing Buildings Gold certification in 2013; currently pursuing recertification
• Over 80% of building’s total solid waste is recycled
• ENERGY STAR score increased from 67 to 83, achieving ENERGY STAR certification for the past 3 years
• Energy consumption was reduced by over 500,000 kWh per year resulting in over $150,000 annual utility savings

Portland, Oregon

Challenge

Purchased by JLL Income Property Trust in July 2016, Pioneer Tower is one of the most highly regarded office towers in downtown Portland and maintained its historically strong occupancy throughout the last market down cycle. The asset did not have any sustainability credentials upon acquisition; LaSalle sought to enhance the asset’s sustainability profile.
 

Solution

• Completed an Energy Audit and Indoor Air Quality Audit
• Implemented a high-performance green cleaning program, minimizing the use of chemicals
• Engaged and educated tenants in green measures such as increasing alternative transportation and recycling diversion
• Replacing higher mercury content lighting with either LED or low-mercury content bulbs
• Upgraded older restroom fixtures to achieve maximum indoor water efficiency

Outcome

• In December 2017, first time achievements:
• LEED for Existing Buildings Silver certification; and
• ENERGY STAR certification with a score of 77
• Increased air quality
• 100% of durable goods diverted from landfills 

Vancouver, British Columbia

Challenge

To improve the asset’s sustainability performance to achieve better building efficiency overall, and to improve the asset’s sustainability credentials in order to attract the right tenants to the building.

Solution

• Replaced a 250 ton chiller with a 200-ton multi-stack unit.
• Installed modulating cooling valves on floor HVAC fans and variable frequency drives (VFDs) on floor AHUs.
• Retrofit CFL lighting with LEDs where possible
• Conducted a full review of building controls and implemented no/low cost HVAC savings measures
• Encouraged tenants to close blinds at the end of each day to reduce heat gain/loss and shut down computers (where possible) to reduce unnecessary plug load consumption.

Outcome

• Achieved LEED for Existing Buildings Gold certification in April 2016
• Recognized as one of the first-ever ENERGY STAR certified office buildings in Canada (April 2017)

Melbourne, Australia - Grade A Office

CHALLENGE

To improve the asset’s sustainability performance to achieve better building efficiency overall, and to achieve a high NABERS rating in order to attract the right tenants to the building.

SOLUTION

LaSalle took a long-term, asset lifecycle approach at this property:

• Recycled water for irrigation, landscape and wash basins and AHU condensate for non-potable use
• NABERS Upgrade Pathway Report outlining a holistic approach to improvements and upgrades
• Predictive maintenance programme to alert building engineers to developing issues and provide them with key data to develop remediation strategies before issues arise
• BUENO platform enabling collaboration between parties to solve complex issues, predict failures, and determine the most cost-effective maintenance measures

OUTCOME

LaSalle was awarded the Collaborative Partnerships Award by the Facilities Management Association (FMA) of Australia for its predictive maintenance system, unique amongst Australian commercial buildings. In one case, the program predicted the failure of a supply air fan motor, which translated to over AU$32,000 savings when preventive repairs were made with no service downtime.

Improvements to the building’s mechanical systems controls, cooling towers and HVAC also reduced energy use by 46.04% between 07/2016 and 07/2017, and achieved 19.93% YOY savings in water cost in August 2017. 

Singapore - Grade A Office

CHALLENGE

To build a “Green Mark” sustainable office building from the ground up, to realise operational cost savings, reduce negative impact on the environment and achieve an overall improvement in indoor environmental quality for a healthy and productive workplace. Also to meet projected future demand for sustainable buildings from future tenants and occupiers.

SOLUTION

• Recycled water for irrigation, landscape and wash basins and AHU condensate for non-potable use
• Low-e double glazing for façade
• CO and CO2 sensors throughout office to control outdoor air supply and energy consumption
• Rain sensors for irrigation system
• Photovoltaic (PV) panels to supply supplement power
• Outdoor function area for flexible meeting space

OUTCOME

20 Anson Road was one of the first office developments to be awarded the prestigious Green Mark Platinum Certificate by Singapore’s Building and Construction Authority (BCA). The development achieved 85% building efficiency on gross floor area, and energy efficiency reached 25% saving from standard building codes. The building attracted high credit tenants such as Blackrock Advisors, GETCO Asia, Toyota Motor, and CSC Technology.

Beijing, China

CHALLENGE

LaSalle believes ESG best practices enhance the investment performance of our assets, and undertook to incorporate sustainability initiatives addressing the environment, safety security and resilience, tenant satisfaction, and local community engagement, into its large portfolio of logistics assets in China, Korea and Japan.

SOLUTION

• Shuttle bus service, provision of bicycle racks and reserved parking lots for fuel-efficient / carpool vehicles, to discourage fossil fuel-dependent transport modes
• Group lighting systems for centralized control; installation of electricity meters to track electricity consumption
• Locating carparks indoors, and applying white PE paint coating on all steel roofs, to reduce impact on micro-climates due to heat retention
• Increase water efficiency through water-saving fixtures in toilets; installing landscaping which do not require permanent irrigation systems
• Reduce air pollution through no-smoking policy, and use of non-CFC based refrigerants for air-conditioning system

OUTCOME

Beijing Tongzhou Logiport has incorporated these initiatives with the aim of achieving LEED Silver certification in late 2018.

Weybridge, UK - Development and Refurbishment

Challenge

Prior to redevelopment the brown field site had no mature trees, public access or recreational facilities on site. The brief was to create highly environmentally sustainable office buildings, improve the amenity offering and public realm and enhance the community aspect of the park and employee wellbeing.

Solution

• BREEAM ‘Excellent’ / EPC ‘A’
• 92 Cycle Parking Spaces
• High quality shower facilities
• Photovoltaic panels powering external areas
• Bird boxes and owl boxes
• 98 new trees planted
• New running track and trim trail
• Air source heat pump
• On site café offering healthy food
• Access to external spaces and seating
• Organized wellbeing program for employees
• Community events

Outcome

The development has been awarded the BCO Commercial Workplace South of England Awards 2018. Sustainability and health and well-being form a large part of the award criteria.

Paris Area, France - Greening a Logistics Asset

CHALLENGE

To improve the environmental performance of a 70,800 m² warehouse located in one of the Paris region’s major logistics submarkets. To collaborate with the tenant FM Logistic to achieve this.

SOLUTION

• Reduced energy consumption through the introduction of a smart,  sensor-based lighting system.
• Use of sheep as a green alternative to electric-powered lawn mowers
• Better waste management by implementing on site waste segregation in partnership with leading recycling company PAPREC
• Reduced water consumption by installing sub-meters to monitor fluid consumption
• Enhanced biodiversity through the installation of nest boxes for swallows

OUTCOME

• BREEAM in-use certification obtained
• 100% of waste recycled
• Reduction of energy consumption
• Reduction of running costs for the tenant

Brentford, UK - Development & Refurbishment

CHALLENGE

To reduce environmental impact and improve tenant satisfaction by enhancing the amenity offering. This was incorporated into a refurbishment project to increase the floor area of the ground floor offices and common parts and to reconfigure the car and cycle parking.

SOLUTION

• EPC ‘B’
• 80 cycle parking spaces
• High quality shower facilities
• Development of on-site café offering healthy food
• Implementation of wellbeing program for employees
• Organized community events

OUTCOME

The café extension provides a facility for organized events, which enhances the community aspect of the offices and employee wellbeing. The associated improvement of amenity through the café extension, has also assisted with tenant retention and terms have subsequently been agreed with key tenant Worley Parsons to renew their lease.