Sustainability

Chicago continues to top the lists for a variety of categories; in fact, the results of Condé Nast Traveler’s 2018 reader survey named Chicago the “Best Big City” in the United States. The myriad of world-class cultural institutions, extraordinary hospitality scene and a history of architectural brilliance are to thank for that. What is perhaps less publicized, however, is the city’s excellent track record in sustainability.  

 

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When companies crunch the numbers on workspaces, dollars per square foot and operational costs are top of mind. But that often leaves critical pieces out of the equation, particularly when it comes to sustainability. As a broker, you know there’s a bigger story to be told.

We’ve all heard of hybrid vehicles, but Hybrid Electric Buildings? Could battery-powered workplaces really exist in the near-future?

The Irvine Company and Southern California Edison (SCE) conducted a ‘virtual ribbon cutting’ today on the world’s first fleet of Hybrid Electric Buildings® which feature state-of-the-art Tesla Powerpack battery systems.  

The world’s leading innovator of electric cars now is powering hybrid-electric buildings in Irvine.

Do values matter more than money? Nine out of 10 people would turn down a higher salary in order to work for a company with similar values, according to a 2017 MetLife survey. 

A shining example of Irvine Company’s commitment to environmental stewardship, La Jolla UTC in San Diego continues our legacy of sustainable design. 

Choosing a workplace that is intentionally designed for wellness can lower stress and improve the health of your employees in surprising ways, even without a formal corporate program. Here’s how:

Irvine Company Office Properties can add another energy efficiency distinction to its resume – the only company in America with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s “Designed to Earn the ENERGY STAR” rating for new office construction so far in 2017.