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City Green Building
Getting Started

Planning a New Commercial Project?
Are you a building professional looking to make a tenant improvement or new commercial project in Seattle operate more efficiently, stay ahead of the competition by building greener, or provide more competitive services? Link to case study on featured project.competition by building greener, or provide more competitive services? 

If so, consider what many in the Seattle development community have already learned--incorporating green strategies and materials into early investigations, as you begin programming and early design studies, is a great way to:

  • increase your project's market value,
  • lower operating costs over the life of the building, and
  • provide tenants with a healthier and more productive working environment. 

Go Green and Tap into City Green Building Online Resources
To help you achieve your green building goals seamlessly, create a custom-built package of incentives and professional team members to maximize your project's green potential. To support your efforts, tap into the following online resources including:

  • Design Tools & Strategies
  • Recommended Construction Practices
  • Financial Incentives & Assistance
  • Quick Guide to Green ITs

Timing is key, so before you start, map out a green strategy and host an eco-charrette with an integrated team of experts including the full range of professionals that will be involved in the project.

Last Updated: April 20, 2009
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Seattle LEED Projects

Certified as of 11.09

84 Commercial &
Multi-family  
Including 16 City-Owned

53 LEED for Homes

Tools & Topics
  • Why build green?
  • Case studies
  • Eco-charrettes
  • LEED for Commercial Buildings
  • Climate protection
  • Green roofs
  • Educational programs
  • Permits | Codes
News
  • Seattle Ranks #3 for Sustainability 
Events
  • Transformational Lecture Series
  • Green event calendar

 

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