River's Edge office building scoops gold for 'green' construction
3 February 2010River's Edge first office building has scooped the gold standard for environmentally friendly development, representing a significant turnaround for the former brownfield site on the Malden-Medford border.
The 115,000-square-foot office building, situated at 200 River's Edge Drive, was awarded LEED Gold Certification by the US Green Building Council. The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design rating system is the preeminent program for the design, construction, and operation of green buildings.
As per sources, this is the first gold certification awarded locally and one of 40 in the Greater Boston area, which has one of the highest concentrations in the nation.
The four-story structure scooped points for its proximity to open space, access to public transportation and well developed energy management system. The interior received high marks for its abundant natural light and views of the outdoors.
