NAIOP Oregon's first annual Sustainability Awards were presented
on November 17th at the annual Owner & Developer Breakfast.  A crowd of 320 looked on as awards were presented to the following individuals, companies, and agencies:

NAIOP Green Pioneer Honorable Mention

Dietrich Wieland, Associate Principal, Director of Sustainability
Group Mackenzie

Dietrich Wieland receiving his award from NAIOP Oregon President-Elect Dietra Stivahtis

 In recognition for iIntegrating sustainable design throughout Group Mackenzie’s portfolio, sharing knowledge through external trainings, consistently driving clients towards more sustainable design
and operational practices.

 NAIOP Green Pioneer Winner

Steven Straus, President
Glumac Engineering

Rob Schnare accepting the award on behalf of Steven Straus from NAIOP Oregon President-Elect Dietra Stivahtis

 In recognition for guiding Glumac to become a leader in sustainable design; shaping standards and challenging the possibilities of sustainable design and operations; championing sustainable practices throughout local; national, and international development community.

NAIOP Exemplary Project

Port of Portland Headquarters

Port of Portland Real Estate Manager Joe Mollusky accepting the award from NAIOP Oregon President-Elect Dietra Stivahtis

Owner/Developer: Port of Portland
Architect: ZGF Architects LLC
Contractor: Hoffman Construction Co
Engineer: KPFF, PAE & HNTB
Capital: Inici Group

This building needs no introduction. It has been the recipient of numerous awards, including the City of Portland’s BEST Awards (Businesses for an Environmentally Sustainable Tomorrow) and the Northwest Energy Efficiency Alliance Better Bricks Award, among many others.

The LEED Platinum building exhibits many impressive attributes:

• Using 36% less energy in the office and 78% less energy in the parking garage compared to standard buildings
• An innovative Living Machine® system that treats wastewater for reuse in building as greywater using natural, tidal wetland-like processes.  Building uses 75% less water than typical office.
• And the building is working towards being a  zero waste facility

NAIOP Oregon is proud to recognize the Port's achievement and its leadership
within NAIOP and our community.

NAIOP Sustainable Development Winner

Trammell Crow Company 115 Commerce Park

Trammell Crow Development Manager Louis Fontenot accepting the award from NAIOP Oregon President-Elect Dietra Stivahtis

Owner/Developer: Trammell Crow Company
A&E Design: Group Mackenzie
Contractor: Perlo Construction
Capital: ING Clarion Partners

115 Commerce Park was selected because it demonstrates a practical approach to incorporating environmentally responsible practices while being attentive to the needs of investors  in a low cost and competitive industrial market.

The project was designed so save:

• Over 244,000 gallons of water per year
• Over half a million kWh per year and 183,000 therms (approximately $200,000 per year)

In addition to the 115 Commerce Park project, the Trammell Crow Company has adopted  sustainable features on 5 million Square feet of Industrial property. It is projects such as 115 Commerce Park that are helping to move markets towards more sustainable practices.

About the Award

NAIOP Oregon's first Sustainability Awards were designed by Portland artist Craig Leaper out of used repurposed wood and metal, and locally sourced glass. More examples of Mr. Leaper's work can be seen on his website at www.craigleaper.com

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Awards & Recognition

NAIOP Oregon has received the following awards from its national parent organization:

2010

National Chapter of the Year

2009 

National Legislative/Government Affairs Chapter Merit Award
National Developing Leaders Chapter Merit Award

2008
National Legislative/Government Affairs Chapter Merit Award

2007
National "Building the Bridge" Award presented to Greg Manning for his efforts to forge a closer relationship with the Metro Regional Government