USGBC - Leasing Challenges and Opportunities for LEED Projects - BAyLUG

Pursuing a LEED certification requires a substantial amount of cooperation and negotiation between the building owners and tenants.  Whether you are seeking LEED for the building as an owner or for your office space as a tenant, it is important to understand the role of the commercial lease and how it can be a powerful tool for negotiation in accomplishing your sustainability goals.  

The importance of having a qualified and unified team of brokers, attorneys and consultants who are familiar with the LEED process is crucial to maximizing concessions gained during lease negotiations. 

This month's BAyLUG will examine the benefits, challenges and opportunities of creating a LEED certified property, and why current market conditions have created the perfect storm for sustainability within the built environment.  

About the Speaker

Benjamin Osgood, Partner, Equistone Partners

Benjamin has a combined 12 years in sales, leasing and marketing experience and provides commercial real estate advisory services to office tenants in the Bay Area, with an emphasis on sustainable business practices. In 2007 Benjamin established the Green Business Group at Equistone Partners in order to better serve companies wishing to align their internal sustainability goals with their commercial real estate needs. 

Affiliations:

• U.S. Green Building Council - Northern California Chapter: Sponsorship Committee Chair, Programs Committee Member
• W.A.G.E.S. (Women's Action to Gain Economic Security): Member, Board of Directors
• Rebuilding Together: Team Leader
• Green Chamber of Commerce: Member, Political Advocacy Committee
• Cityscape Farms: Director of Real Estate