Wells Fargo Plaza LEEDs the Way
The 41-year old Wells Fargo building has been awarded one of the hotter distinctions a building can receive in the 21st century – LEED Silver Certification for upgrades including electric car charging stations, energy-saving lighting changes, and a composting program among others. LEED certification (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) recognizes development intentionally designed to meet certain standards in environmentally friendly categories.
Most LEED buildings we see are new developments, and there has been criticism of the program for not placing enough value on the refurbishment of existing buildings, rather than the (far more resource intensive) construction of brand new projects. We’re glad to see a project in Tacoma taking on the challenge of addressing environmental standards, and it’s good to see them receive the internationally recognized award. It would be great to see more investment on this front – from both the private and public sectors, and more recognition for the steps already being taken.
Congrats to the Wells Fargo Plaza. Who’s next?
The TNT gives more detail on the investments and upgrades here.
Filed under: LEED
3 comments
R RR Anderson October 6, 2011
hmmm… sounds like a good place to #occupytacoma
J Jesse October 7, 2011
Well this article sorta took me by surprise. I always viewed that building as sorta wasteful considering all the dead Pacific Avenue frontage it creates. There’s literally a pit there!
T Thorax Z. O'Tool October 11, 2011
Good for them.
Now, can we please get something taller built? 41 years for a 103m tall building to reign as “tallest” is much too long.