Done Deals: Liberty Property Trust Receives Leed Gold Core and Shell Certification for Tampa Building

Friday, June 5, 2009

Liberty Property Trust Receives Leed Gold Core and Shell Certification for Tampa Building

TAMPA, FL-- Liberty Property Trust (NYSE:LRY), the real estate investment trust that owns and manages nearly 2.8 million square feet of office and industrial properties in Tampa, announced that its 4631 Woodland Boulevard (top right photo) building has earned LEED Gold-CS (Core and Shell) certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).

This project marks the first speculative office building in Tampa to receive LEED-CS Gold certification.

“Our team was very diligent from the onset of this project, initially with its design to meet LEED-CS certification and through the development process,” said Jody Johnston, (middle left photo) vice president and city manager, Liberty Property Trust.

“During construction we recycled 96% of all building materials, diverting waste to overcrowded landfills. Our team also paid very close attention to energy and resource conservation, indoor air quality and tenant exposure to natural light.

"We project an estimated 20% savings in energy costs by using high energy-efficient HVAC equipment and a 50% reduction in water usage using water reducing fixtures - these are significant savings.”

“This building represents a new era in office space options within the Tampa market,” said Liberty’s LEED consultant Joanna Switzer, (botom right photo) senior consultant at Green Building Services.

"Liberty has demonstrated a commitment to their tenants by offering a building with ample access to views, daylight, and optimal air quality.

"Liberty has also incorporated sustainable principles into their own office suite within the building and provided educational information to tenants regarding the importance of using low-VOC products and energy efficient systems designs to further contribute to the long-term health and performance of the building.”