Green Lease Leaders: Integrating Health and Sustainability at the Empire State Building and Beyond
Empire State Realty Trust differentiates itself by making sustainability, and green leasing, a business advantage.
Real Estate
Making the business case for energy efficiency and high-performing buildings is a key part of IMT’s work. From breaking down the most common barriers between landlords and tenants to educating brokers on the value of high-performing buildings and green leasing, IMT tackles the real estate challenges that hinder the implementation of energy-efficiency programs into city and business sustainability strategies.
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The Latest
IMT Welcomes New Board Members
IMT welcomes Julia Gisewite of Turner Construction and Akshai Rao of Yardi Systems to its Board of Directors.
After COP26: A Call for Action on Buildings
COP26 fell short, but investors, real estate and construction companies have the power to act fast on climate.
Improving the Building Performance of Museums
An interview with Joyce Lee on why museum energy use matters to climate change and decarbonization
Building Innovation Hub Recognized as UN Centre of Excellence
The United Nations Economic Commission for Europe names the Hub an International Centre of Excellence on High Performing Buildings.
Building Innovation Hub Announces DC’s Highest-Performing Buildings
The Building Innovation Hub Announces DC’s greenest buildings, as measured by ENERGY STAR scores in 2020
Green Lease Leaders: Commercial Real Estate Firm Takes Green Leasing to a Global Scale
This case study highlights how GTIS recently implemented green leasing in Brazil as part of their effort to meet corporate sustainability goals.
Memo: Updates to IMT’s Model Ordinance for a Building Performance Standard
Since the model ordinance’s initial publication in January 2021, the following modifications have been made.
Building Performance Standard Module: Ventilation and Indoor Air Quality
This module is meant to provide a starting point for jurisdictions to engage with community members on building-related issues that are important to the community.
How Real Estate Can Lead to a More Just, Sustainable Future by 2030
IMT’s BuildUp 2030 Framework for the Transformation of Real Estate offers a path forward