Optimizing for Empty Buildings: Energy Efficiency Approaches during COVID-19

May 04, 2020

In many cities around the world, the bulk of office employees are working from home, retail shops are…

Ten Principles for Decarbonization: How Cities and the Real Estate Industry Can Partner to Fight Climate Change

April 27, 2020

City policy leaders and the real estate industry must work together when creating climate mitigation policies to maximize…

ULI Earns 2020 Energy Star Award for Excellence

April 20, 2020

ULI has received the 2020 Excellence in Energy Star Promotion Award for its efforts in promoting energy-efficient and sustainable buildings,…

ULI Tenant Energy Optimization Program: Rocky Mountain Institute Case Study

April 14, 2020

In 2015, Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI), an international nonprofit organization, had outgrown its office space and wanted to…

Gerding Edlen Investment Management and City Developments Limited Join ULI’s Greenprint Center for Building Performance

April 09, 2020

Gerding Edlen Investment Management and City Developments Limited (CDL) have joined the Urban Land Institute’s (ULI) Greenprint Center…

Urban Land Institute Earns 2020 ENERGY STAR® Award for Excellence

April 06, 2020

The Urban Land Institute (ULI) has received the 2020 Excellence in ENERGY STAR Promotion Award for its efforts…

The Tower Companies Joins ULI’s Greenprint Center for Building Performance

March 04, 2020

The Tower Companies has joined the Urban Land Institute’s (ULI) Greenprint Center for Building Performance (Greenprint). Greenprint is…

Crescent Communities Joins ULI’s Greenprint Center for Building Performance

February 19, 2020

Crescent Communities, a nationally recognized, market-leading real estate investor, developer and operator of mixed-use communities, has joined the…

New Urban Land Institute Report Finds Improving Energy Efficiency of Class B and C Office Buildings Boosts Property Values as Well as Building Performance

January 15, 2020

Improving the energy efficiency of Class B and C office buildings is doable with relatively simple, lower-cost measures…

Allianz Real Estate Joins the Urban Land Institute’s Greenprint Center for Building Performance

December 11, 2019

Allianz Real Estate, the investment and asset manager for real estate within the Allianz Group, has joined the…

AXA Investment Managers - Real Assets Joins the Urban Land Institute’s Greenprint Center for Building Performance

November 22, 2019

AXA Investment Managers - Real Assets (“AXA IM - Real Assets”), a global real estate investment and asset…

Building Highly Sustainable, Energy-Efficient Workplaces: Tenant and Owner Perspectives

November 21, 2019

Greening the workplace beyond the existing building code requirements requires both tenants and owners to prioritize investing in…

Hudson Pacific Properties Joins the Urban Land Institute’s Greenprint Center for Building Performance

November 20, 2019

Hudson Pacific Properties, Inc. (NYSE: HPP), a real estate investment trust with a portfolio of office and studio…

Urban Land Institute’s Greenprint Center Releases Report on Embodied Carbon

November 19, 2019

The Urban Land Institute’s (ULI) Greenprint Center for Building Performance has released a new report, Embodied Carbon in…

Halfway There: After Making Progress in Operational Efficiency, Buildings Must Now Consider Embodied Carbon

November 19, 2019

The global real estate industry is increasingly committed to reducing carbon emissions, improving operational efficiencies, and incorporating on-site…

JBG SMITH Joins the Urban Land Institute’s Greenprint Center for Building Performance

November 05, 2019

JBG SMITH, a leading owner and developer of high-quality, mixed-use properties in the Washington metropolitan area, has joined…

FPA Multifamily Joins the Urban Land Institute’s Greenprint Center for Building Performance

November 01, 2019

FPA Multifamily, a privately held real estate investment company that specializes in acquisition, development and asset management, has…

FCP Joins the Urban Land Institute’s Greenprint Center for Building Performance

October 10, 2019

FCP℠, a privately held real estate investment company, has joined the Urban Land Institute’s Greenprint Center for Building Performance (Greenprint).…

Boston Properties Joins ULI’s Greenprint Center for Building Performance

September 12, 2019

Boston Properties (NYSE: BXP), the largest publicly traded developer and owner of Class A office properties in the…

New Urban Land Institute Report Reflects Decade of Progress in Improved Environmental Performance in the Built Environment

August 28, 2019

A new report from from the Urban Land Institute’s (ULI) Greenprint Center for Building Performance shows that the…

ULI’s Greenprint Center for Building Performance Announces New Member CenterPoint Properties

August 21, 2019

CenterPoint Properties, a leading innovator in the investment, development and management of industrial real estate and multimodal transportation…

Enhancing the Hotel Guest Experience through Sustainability

July 16, 2019

Guest expectations during a hotel stay are changing. In a competitive business that works to fill an entire…

Embedding Sustainability in Real Estate Transactions

June 10, 2019

While the real estate industry has become much better at integrating sustainability into new development projects, owners and…

ULI Greenprint Center for Building Performance Announces Three New Members: SL Green, Lendlease Americas and Zurich Alternative Asset Management

May 21, 2019

The Urban Land Institute (ULI) Greenprint Center for Building Performance, a worldwide alliance of leading real estate owners,…

Biophilic Design: Bringing the Outside In

May 01, 2019

Humans, on average, spend the vast majority of their time indoors. Yet scientific studies on human health conclude…

Four Ways ULI Is Taking Action on Earth Day

April 22, 2019

April 22, 2019, marks the 49th annual Earth Day. Since its inception in 1970, Earth Day has been…

ULI Greenprint Congratulates Five Members Who Earned Energy Star Partner of the Year

April 15, 2019

Each year, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Energy Star program honors businesses and organizations that have made…

Real Estate Leaders on the Cutting Edge: Setting Sustainability Goals Grounded in Science

April 15, 2019

Real estate firms are increasingly realizing the importance of setting carbon reduction and climate mitigation goals.

Improving Alignment of Public- and Private-Sector Climate Goals

March 29, 2019

Many U.S. cities are developing aggressive sustainability targets. Because the real estate sector accounts for half or more…

How Three San Antonio Companies Are Incorporating Sustainability Best Practices

March 13, 2019

San Antonio’s office and residential developers are backing up their commitment to sustainability with innovative projects that are…

Rocky Mountain Institute and Urban Land Institute release report on how to cost-effectively transform existing building portfolios to net-zero energy

March 13, 2019

Net-zero energy (NZE) buildings are gaining interest from building owners, tenants and landlords alike due to increased rent…

Sustainability in the Age of Big Data

March 12, 2019

In the era of machine learning, blockchain, and the “internet of things” (IoT), Greenprint remains focused on “small…

WoodWorks Partners With ULI Greenprint to Help Developers Reduce the Carbon Footprint of Their Buildings

February 19, 2019

A partnership announced today between the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Greenprint Center for Building Performance (Greenprint) and WoodWorks…

ULI Greenprint Center for Building Performance Announces Three New Members

January 23, 2019

The ULI Greenprint Center for Building Performance, a worldwide alliance of leading real estate owners, investors, and financial…

Commercial Real Estate Industry Continues to Make Progress in Reducing Energy Consumption, Carbon Emissions and Water Usage, Says New Analysis from Urban Land Institute’s Greenprint Center

October 18, 2018

A new report from the Urban Land Institute’s (ULI) Greenprint Center for Building Performance shows that the commercial…

Guide to Sustainability Programming at ULI Fall Meeting in Boston

September 12, 2018

A guide to can't-miss sustainability-focused events and content at the 2018 ULI Fall Meeting in Boston.

Helping Building Owners and Cities Partner to Reach Efficiency Goals

August 31, 2018

Cities across the United States continue to make new commitments to global climate mitigation—240 municipalities have signed on…

New Energy Star Metrics Likely to Lower Buildings’ Scores

August 31, 2018

New Energy Star building performance metrics being applied on August 27 by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency could…

Commercial Real Estate Industry Continues to Make Progress in Reducing Energy Consumption, Carbon Emissions and Water Usage, Says New Analysis from Urban Land Institute’s Greenprint Center

November 16, 2017

A new report from the Urban Land Institute’s (ULI) Greenprint Center for Building Performance shows that several of…

ULI Greenprint Center and Measurabl Collaborate to Drive Sustainable Building Performance

February 15, 2017

A collaborative effort announced today between the Urban Land Institute Greenprint Center for Building Performance (Greenprint) and Measurabl…

My Experience at the U.N. Climate Change Conference

December 11, 2015

My experience at the UN Climate Change Conference

ULI Endorses Formation of Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction to Help Reduce Carbon Footprint of Real Estate Industry Worldwide

December 03, 2015

The Urban Land Institute (ULI) is endorsing the formation of a Global Alliance for Buildings and Construction (GABC)…

San Francisco’s Benchmarking Ordinance Requiring Commercial Buildings to Disclose Energy Data Shows Major Reduction in Energy Use and an Opportunity to Save Millions in Energy Costs

October 05, 2015

Energy consumption by commercial properties in San Francisco has declined significantly since 2011 after the implementation of San…

Leading Global Real Estate Companies Mark Sixth Year of Improved Sustainability

September 29, 2015

Over the past year, global real estate firms have reduced energy consumption in buildings by the equivalent of…

Solaria Corporation and Stem, Inc. Join ULI Greenprint Center for Building Performance as Innovation Partners

September 28, 2015

The Urban Land Institute (ULI) Greenprint Center for Building Performance, a worldwide alliance of leading real estate owners,…

The China Business Council for Sustainable Development Becomes Member of ULI Greenprint Center for Building Performance

June 08, 2015

The Urban Land Institute (ULI) Greenprint Center for Building Performance, a worldwide alliance of leading real estate owners,…

New U.S. Law Encourages Energy Efficiency in Leased Commercial Spaces

May 12, 2015

The law authorizes the creation of a voluntary Tenant Star program aimed at providing national recognition to tenants…

Abundant Power Joins ULI Greenprint Center for Building Performance as an Innovation Partner

January 26, 2015

The Urban Land Institute (ULI) Greenprint Center for Building Performance, a worldwide alliance of leading real estate owners,…

Clarion Partners Becomes Member of ULI Greenprint Center for Building Performance

January 07, 2015

The Urban Land Institute (ULI) Greenprint Center for Building Performance, a worldwide alliance of leading real estate owners,…

Agilis Energy Joins ULI Greenprint Center for Building Performance as an Innovation Partner

December 11, 2014

The Urban Land Institute (ULI) Greenprint Center for Building Performance, a worldwide alliance of leading real estate owners,…

ULI Greenprint Center for Building Performance Reports Strong Progress in Reducing Energy Consumption and CO2 Emissions as Portfolio Continues to Expand

September 04, 2014

The latest performance report published by the Urban Land Institute’s (ULI) Greenprint Center for Building Performance demonstrates that…

Canadian Cities Take the Top Spots in Grosvenor’s Resilient Cities Research; US Cities Rank Top in Adaptability

April 09, 2014

A report released today by Grosvenor’s research team suggests that Canadian cities could be the best bet for…

Granite Properties Joins ULI Greenprint Center for Building Performance

January 30, 2014

The Urban Land Institute (ULI) Greenprint Center for Building Performance, a worldwide alliance of leading real estate owners,…

CalPERS creates a Targeted Investment Programs website

January 29, 2014

The ULI Greenprint Center for Building Performance is referenced as a partner for CalPERS Sustainability in Real Assets…

Skanska Joins ULI Greenprint Center as an Innovation Partner

January 14, 2014

The Urban Land Institute (ULI) Greenprint Center for Building Performance, a worldwide alliance of leading real estate owners,…

ULI Greenprint Talks about Green Building Certification with the Atlantic

January 07, 2014

Watch a video of ULI Greenprint's Executive Director, Helen Gurfel, and others discuss some interesting unintended consequences of…

Jamestown Properties Joins ULI Greenprint Center for Building Performance

September 04, 2013

The Urban Land Institute (ULI) Greenprint Center for Building Performance, a worldwide alliance of leading real estate owners,…

New Report from ULI Greenprint Center for Building Performance Shows Continued Progress in Reducing Energy Consumption and Greenhouse Gas Emissions

August 22, 2013

A new report published by the Urban Land Institute’s (ULI) Greenprint Center for Building Performance suggests that the…

C40 and ULI Form Global Partnership to Lower Emissions in Cities around the World

June 05, 2013

The C40 Cities Climate Leadership Group (C40) and the Urban Land Institute (ULI) today announced a global partnership…

Sustainability Board of Advisors - Charles B. “Chuck” Leitner III

April 22, 2013

“Chuck” Leitner is chairman of the ULI Greenprint Center for Building Performance, a nonprofit organization created by a…

Gensler Joins ULI Greenprint Center as a New Innovation Partner

April 19, 2013

Gensler, a global design firm with more than 3,700 professionals in 43 locations on four continents, has joined…

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide Inc. Joins ULI Greenprint Center for Building Performance

November 27, 2012

The Urban Land Institute (ULI) Greenprint Center for Building Performance, a worldwide alliance of leading real estate owners,…

Report from ULI Greenprint Center for Building Performance Suggests Progress in Reducing Carbon Emissions and Improving Energy Efficiency of Investment Properties

October 17, 2012

A just-published report from the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Greenprint Center for Building Performance suggests that progress is…

California Public Employees’ Retirement System Joins ULI Greenprint Center for Building Performance

October 04, 2012

The Urban Land Institute (ULI) Greenprint Center for Building Performance, a worldwide alliance of leading real estate owners,…

ULI Greenprint Center for Building Performance Announces Five New Members – Blackrock, Grosvenor, Silverstein Properties, Thomas Properties Group and UDR, Inc., and Three New Innovation Partners -- Cisco, Johnson Controls and Lutron

September 10, 2012

The Urban Land Institute (ULI) Greenprint Center for Building Performance, a worldwide alliance of leading real estate owners,…

Helen A. Gurfel Named Executive Director of ULI Greenprint Center for Building Performance

May 02, 2012

Helen A. Gurfel, a widely renowned expert in real estate investment and sustainability, has been named executive director…

ULI Greenprint Center Chairman Charles Leitner Recognized By Commercial Property Executive For Achievements In Sustainable Development

February 27, 2012

Charles Leitner, III, chairman of the Urban Land Institute (ULI) Greenprint Center for Building Performance, recently received honorable…

ULI Joins Forces with the Greenprint Foundation To Create ULI Greenprint Center for Building Performance

January 19, 2012

The Urban Land Institute (ULI) is enhancing its commitment to environmentally conscious development with the transfer of the…