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This week the national firm Vornado Realty Trust became the first major real estate owner, operator and developer to achieve 100 percent LEED certification across its entire portfolio of in-service buildings. Photo Credit: Vornado
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LEED Certification of Commercial Properties Sees Big Post-Covid Increase

The Covid-19 pandemic changed the way many people in the United States work, shifting numerous companies to remote and hybrid operations and—for a time—pushing commercial real estate vacancies (specifically office buildings) to nearly 20% at the end of 2023. However, as companies begin to rebalance hybrid work and bring more operations back to the office, the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) reports that interest in its LEED for Operations and Maintenance (O+M) certification has increased significantly.  

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The design of Almoosa Rehabilitation Hospital borrows inspiration from its environment via an undulating exterior shading device that mimics the shape and movement of sand dunes while also protecting the building’s facade from the harsh elements. Photo Credit: HDR
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Saudi Arabian Hospital Earns Prestigious LEED Platinum Certification

The new Almoosa Rehabilitation Hospital in Almutayrifi, Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia, has been awarded LEED v4 BD+C Healthcare Platinum certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the organization’s highest level of recognition for sustainable building design and construction. 

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The U.S. Green Building Council released its comprehensive LEED Impact Report. The report underscores USGBC’s green progress and commitment to sustainability over the last three decades. Photo Credit: USGBC
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U.S. Green Building Council Reflects on Long-Term LEED Impacts

In November, the USGBC released the LEED Impact Report highlighting progress the council has achieved over the past 30 year and the significant role that green building has played in achieving global sustainability goals.  

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