Rated the highest scoring LEED project (1Million+ SqFt Category) in the CIty, Ernst Young is a 1.05 Million square feet LEED Platinum Building that ranks in the top 1% of projects in this rating system version. Built in 1985 and designed by the world class architectural firm of Skidmore, Owings and Merrill, Ernst & Young Plaza is a 41-story, granite and glass tower situated at the hub of the central business district.
Why It's Green:
95% Energy Star Performance Rating
12% or 100% onsite renewable energy or offsite renewable energy
80% of total energy consumption is system-level metered
40% sustainable purchasing of electric equipment
40% sustainable purchasing of furniture
50% reuse, recycle or compost of ongoing consumables
75% reuse or recycle of durable goods
50% sustainable purchasing of facility alterations and additions
90% sustainable purchasing of reduced mercury lamps
70% diversion of waste from facility alteration and additions
50% of occupied space has daylighting and quality views
44% reduction in conventional commuting trips
30% reduction in indoor potable water use
http://www.usgbc.org/projects/ernst-and-young-plaza?view=scorecard725 S. Figueroa Street, Los Angeles, CA 90017