Published on 21 Aug 2015Written by Fleming Roberts Posted in Community
USGBC honored seven outstanding home builders, developers and projects that have demonstrated outstanding leadership and innovation in residential green building by awarding them with prestigious LEED for Homes awards. USGBC tells more about one of those shining examples of green building mastery and environmental stewardship.
Award Category: Outstanding Multifamily Builder
Winner: The Dinerstein Companies (TDC)
The Dinerstein Companies is no stranger to green building accolades. Beyond achieving LEED certification for 5,100 apartment units and counting, this leading full-service real estate and development company has won multiple awards for their commitment to sustainability. For over 60 years TDC has been building and managing unique and innovative properties that have an eye to the future, reflecting one of their core values: “To think, plan and build for the long term.” They see it as their responsibility.
In 2007, TDC decided to make a strong commitment to green building in order to meet the industry’s need for energy efficient design and sustainable construction. TDC pledged to design and construct 100 percent of their projects to achieve LEED certification. By 2011, they accomplished this goal, with all new developments achieving LEED Silver. Since then they have taken their goal a step further, and have completed several LEED Gold projects and one LEED Platinum project.
The Millennium Apartments is a suite of TDC’s premier green achievements. Located in Houston, Texas, this series of sustainable luxury apartment buildings all share some spectacular features that are emblematic of TDC’s high-end-with-a-conscience style. They are walkable properties with that combine luxury with integrity, like fitness centers and energy-saving utility management systems; resort-style pools and drought-tolerant landscaping; or dog parks and electric car-charging stations.
The Dinerstein Companies long-standing commitment to green building has demonstrated that doing well by doing good can result in some truly gorgeous places to call home.
Fleming Roberts
External Relations Specialist
USGBC staff