Retrofit building first to grab green award

The Saatchi & Saatchi building in lower Manhattan has become the first existingas opposed to brand newbuilding in the city to win a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design “Gold” certification for its environmental friendliness from the U.S. Green Building Council. The designation of 375 Hudson St. came after a massive retrofitting effort by owner Tishman Speyer. The rating for the 19 …