Transamerica Pyramid earns LEED gold (San Francisco)
Of all the things Dennis Latta did to help San Francisco’s iconic Transamerica Pyramid win recognition as “green,” one was very simple: showing up.
That’s because the U.S. Green Building Council gives a nod to building owners who employ people like Latta, who’s the on-site construction manager for the Transamerica Pyramid Center and a LEED-accredited professional. After roughly 10 years of green upgrades, last year the Pyramid Center, which includes the 505 Sansome St. building, was awarded LEED Gold certification by the U.S. Green Building Council. The Pyramid Center is now among 20 commercial properties in San Francisco with LEED Gold, according to the USGBC.
But Latta did much more than just show up. Fulfilling LEED certification requirements can be an exhaustive process that requires extensive documentation and oversight, especially for a building as large and with as many tenants as the Transamerica Pyramid Center.
“It’s much more than just saying you did it,” he said.
Latta approached and educated tenants on LEED certification requirements. For example, he had to scrupulously document the eco-friendliness of each tenant’s office furniture, and educate new tenants on sustainable options, like buying the previous tenant’s furniture. He also worked closely with subcontractors to make sure they were adhering to LEED standards.
Read the full story in the San Francisco Business Times.
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