Category: New York

On East 54th Street, “Art of American Building” Earns LEED-EB Gold

The Edward Larrabee Barnes-designed 535 Madison Avenue has earned a LEED-EB Gold rating after a recent $5 million retrofit program that included renovations to its lobby, elevators, and outdoor plaza.

January 12, 2012
A Closer Look at One World Trade Center’s Green Design Features

More details have emerged about the green building technologies that will support One World Trade Center’s LEED Gold application.

January 10, 2012
Top 5 Stories in New York City Green Real Estate: 2011

As the year draws to a close later this week, we take a quick look back at the five of our articles from 2011 that were the most popular (by total page views) here at gbNYC.

December 28, 2011
Advertising Agency to Anchor Renovated, LEED-Hopeful 3 Columbus Circle

After 85 years, in a deal that reminds us that the days of Mad Men are long gone, the advertising agency Y&R has agreed to move its offices from 285 Madison Avenue to the LEED Silver-hopeful 3 Columbus Circle.

December 22, 2011
Jade8: Sales Launch at Boutique Green Condominiums in Gowanus

Described by its Brooklyn-based developer as “eco-chic and modern,” the 8-unit boutique Jade8 condominium development in Gowanus has opened its sales office.

December 21, 2011