IDI for LEED Certified Industrial Buildings
ByAtlanta-based industrial real estate developer IDI prides itself on cutting edge facilities and the latest buliding technology.  Their commitment to green building and LEED certication is proof that they deliver what they promise.
A USGBC member since 2006, IDI has completed four LEED certified properties and has sixteen additional properties under development (totalling 5.5 million square feet) that are seeking certification.
“Companies realize that occupying LEED buildings is not only good for the environment but also good for business since these facilities, with their enhanced work environments, help attract and retain employees,” said Jay Mitchell, senior vice president and regional development officer in IDI’s Atlanta development office.
Most recently, IDI earned LEED silver certification on two industrial facilities in Georgia, 744k sf and 502k sf, respectively. Among other credits, these facilities earned points in the following divisions:
- SS: High-albedo roofing and hardscape
- WR:Â A 50% reduction in water usage, with a large amount of savings derived from efficient landscaping and irrigation
- EQ/EA: Strategic use of skylighting to reduce the need for artificial light and more effectively daylight interior spaces
- MR: A consistent focus on regional and high recycled content materials
The additional rent needed by IDI to recoup the additional cost of a LEED certified facility is negligible. The company estimates this amount to be a mere $0.03 per square foot.
“Building a more sustainable and efficient building is the right and responsible thing to do. Coupled with our tenant clients, their employees, and our investor clients now being more interested in sustainability, it’s an easy decision,” said Mitchell.
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