Sustainability

The big, green picture.

While we believe that building in a more sustainable manner is something every developer should strive for, the market is also reflecting this larger trend. Green design and construction are more prevalent than ever—and understanding sustainability is just part of keeping pace. Building owners are also asking for help in determining the potential sustainability and cost benefits associated with increasing their assets' sustainability ratings. To help clients navigate current and future government regulation, environmental certifications, life-cycle costs, reporting components and O&M practices tied to eco-friendly new construction and retrofits, Marx|Okubo offers a range of expertise that takes you from project conception to realistic upgrades. Sustainability services include:

• Green Property Condition Assessments
• LEED Existing Building (EBOM) Gap Analysis
• Project commissioning services
• Energy & water audits/ENERGY STAR benchmarking
• Pre-Construction Sustainability Reviews
• Environmental certification services