Search
 

PA Commercial Sector Marks Two 'Green' Firsts

PHILADELPHIA-Liberty opens the Lehigh Valley's first sustainable industrial property, while CB Richard Ellis is first to sign a pledge to green its operations.

By Paul Bubny | Updated on June 12, 2008

PHILADELPHIA-A pair of “firsts” in the greening of the region’s commercial real estate were recently revealed, as Liberty Property Trust opened what is reportedly the first LEED-registered industrial property in the Lehigh Valley and CB Richard Ellis was the first signer of a pledge to make its Philadelphia operations more sustainable.

Malvern, PA-based Liberty on Wednesday hosted an open house for its new 920,400-sf warehouse and distribution center, part of the 65-acre, 7.3-million-sf Liberty Business Center at 8451 Willard Dr. in Breinigsville, PA. It’s reportedly the first sustainable-design industrial property to open in the region.

According to a news release from Liberty, the design allows for a 30% reduction in water use through the installation of water conservation fixtures such as low flow fixtures and aerators in the faucets. The rooftop heating units are used to increase ventilation in the property, and the facility also includes a solar hot water heating system.

Want to continue reading?
Become a Free ALM Digital Reader.

Once you are an ALM digital member, you’ll receive:

  • Unlimited access to GlobeSt and other free ALM publications
  • Access to 15 years of GlobeSt archives
  • Your choice of GlobeSt digital newsletters and over 70 others from popular sister publications
  • 1 free article* every 30 days across the ALM subscription network
  • Exclusive discounts on ALM events and publications

*May exclude premium content
Already have an account?

NOT FOR REPRINT

© 2024 ALM Global, LLC, All Rights Reserved. Request academic re-use from www.copyright.com. All other uses, submit a request to [email protected]. For more information visit Asset & Logo Licensing.

GlobeSt

Join GlobeSt

Don't miss crucial news and insights you need to make informed commercial real estate decisions. Join GlobeSt.com now!

  • Free unlimited access to GlobeSt.com's trusted and independent team of experts who provide commercial real estate owners, investors, developers, brokers and finance professionals with comprehensive coverage, analysis and best practices necessary to innovate and build business.
  • Exclusive discounts on ALM and GlobeSt events.
  • Access to other award-winning ALM websites including ThinkAdvisor.com and Law.com.

Already have an account? Sign In Now
Join GlobeSt

Copyright © 2024 ALM Global, LLC. All Rights Reserved.