by Ryu Hyunseok
Published 26 Jan.2024 10:55(KST)
Aegis Asset Management announced on the 26th that The Pinnacle Gangnam has obtained the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
LEED is an internationally recognized green building certification system. The LEED certification levels are ranked from highest to lowest as Platinum, Gold, Silver, and Certification.
The type of certification The Pinnacle Gangnam received is the O+M (Operations and Maintenance) certification for existing buildings. It evaluates green performance based on actual operational records such as the building's energy, water, waste usage, and recycling status.
The building scored the highest points for its accessibility to eco-friendly transportation options such as public transit. Next, it received favorable evaluations in the 'LEED Optimized Energy Performance' category by applying energy-saving measures.
The Pinnacle Gangnam is a prime-grade office building adjacent to Gangnam-gu Office Station. It has a total floor area of 45,348㎡, with 6 basement levels and 20 above-ground floors. Aegis Asset Management has been operating it since 2011 through a fund it established.
Aegis Asset Management has been steadily increasing its portfolio of green buildings through collaboration with institutional investors. To date, the assets under its management have obtained 27 LEED certifications. Last year, the Taepyeongno Building received LEED Platinum, while Timewalk Myeongdong, Tmax Sunnae Tower, Seoul City Tower, Dongtan Time Terrace, and Susong Square earned LEED Gold. The Hooners Building and Top Building received LEED Silver.
In 2022, from an ESG perspective, Aegis Asset Management remodeled its office space within the Sewoo Building and received LEED ID+C (Interior Design and Construction) Gold certification.
An Aegis Asset Management representative stated, “LEED certification positively impacts not only the users of the space but also the fund beneficiaries and the local community,” adding, “We plan to continue increasing eco-friendly buildings in urban areas through ongoing communication with investors, partners, and tenants.”
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