CHICAGO, Ill. (August 1, 2017) – Irvine Company Office Properties’ 48-story office tower at 71 South Wacker Drive has been awarded The Outstanding Building of the Year (TOBY) Earth Awards in the local, regional and international categories from Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA). The award is recognized as one of the most prestigious awards for comprehensive and leading sustainability practices in the commercial real estate industry.
71 South Wacker was recognized by BOMA International for its commitment to building-wide energy conservation practices, including its 17,000-square-foot green roof, an upward trending Energy Star rating, its targeted carbon footprint and energy consumption reduction of 20 percent over five years, and its evolving strategic sustainability plan. The building is LEED Platinum® certified and has also received BOMA 360 Performance Program designation and IREM Sustainable Property certification.
The 48-story workplace community has evolved into one of Chicago’s greenest buildings.
“We are honored to receive the TOBY award for our significant efforts at 71 South Wacker Drive and would like to thank JLL and our customers for being great partners in helping us achieve our sustainability goals,” said Rich Bluth, Irvine Company’s vice president of Energy Management. “We remain dedicated to operating the most efficient buildings possible as part of our commitment to environmental stewardship.”
Irvine Company owns and operates the largest number of energy-efficient, ENERGY-STAR certified office buildings in the nation. Administered by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, the ENERGY STAR program certified 102 Irvine Company buildings for superior energy efficiency. The company’s 23.4 million square feet of office space also ranked second nationally in terms of total certified square footage, according to published data by energystar.gov.
About Irvine Company Office Properties
Irvine Company has evolved the traditional office to something much more: a vibrant workplace community. A place where collaboration is encouraged and creativity is enabled to elevate business success. The Company owns and manages 500 premier workplace communities in Orange County, Los Angeles, Silicon Valley and San Diego, as well as trophy towers in Chicago and New York. Its timeless design and quality craftsmanship is consistent with its long-term view and pride of ownership.
About The Chicago Collection
As a long-term owner who continuously reinvests, Irvine Company owns and manages 4.2 million square feet of office space in three of Chicago’s most iconic buildings in the heart of downtown – One North Wacker, 300 North LaSalle and 71 South Wacker. The Chicago Collection builds on the belief that where you work should inspire what you do by offering workplaces that engage and meet the changing demands of Chicago’s dynamic workforce. The company offers premium workplace and lifestyle experiences that seamlessly integrate life and work.
