Jones Lang LaSalle's project receives LEED certification by USGBC

670 Albany St. at BioSquare, designed by KlingStubbins of Cambridge, was awarded LEED certification by the US Green Building Council (USGBC). This facility is the third laboratory and research building in one of Boston's largest research parks, and represents the Cambridge office's third LEED® certified project. Jones Lang LaSalle is the development manager, leasing agent, property manager, and construction manager for the project.  The 176,000 s/f building 8-story facility is located in Boston's South End neighborhood. The BioSquare complex has been built to support innovation in biomedical research and science with the most modern, building systems. Recognizing that all laboratory buildings have energy loads and impacts on natural resources and the environment, an Environmental Design Program was incorporated into the facility, which involved a rebate program with the local utility company NStar. The green design used includes a  20% savings in energy consumption; a 40% reduction in water usage; clean-up of a former industrial site in a dense, urban neighborhood with connections to public transportation; the recycling of more than  90% of construction waste; the use of low-emitting and recycled construction materials; the purchase of green power, sustainable landscaping and floor plates designed for views to the outside and daylight penetration. "We are proud to be an innovative and sustainable leader in the real estate industry and the developer and tenants are already seeing real tangible returns because of its certification. It is a win-win for the landlord and tenant," said JLL senior vice president Tom Hamill. 670 Albany St. is being occupied by Boston University and Boston Medical Center with uses including Pathology, Bioengineering, and a shared vivarium.