Northwood Office announced today that One Music Circle located in Nashville, Tenn., has been awarded LEED Silver certification. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), is the most widely used green building rating system in the world and an international symbol of excellence. Through design, construction and operations practices that improve environmental and human health, LEED-certified buildings are helping to make the world more sustainable. 

"Achieving LEED Silver reflects our ongoing commitment to sustainability and high-performance operations,” said Lateshia Willis, director of national markets, Northwood Office. “We’re focused on creating healthier, more efficient environments for our office customers and continuing to invest in smart, responsible building practices that make a long-term impact."

One Music Circle achieved LEED certification for implementing practical and measurable strategies and solutions in areas including sustainable site development, water savings, energy efficiency, materials selection and indoor environmental quality. Green buildings allow companies to operate more sustainably and give the people inside them a healthier, more comfortable space to work. Some of the strategies One Music Circle implemented include LED lighting fixtures, water-efficient plumbing fixtures and MERV 13 filters for indoor environmental quality. 

“LEED certification is the ultimate recognition of global green building leadership, signaling that a space has undergone rigorous third-party verification and meets the highest green building standards,” said Peter Templeton, president and CEO, USGBC. “The success of LEED is due to the partnership and support of those committed to advancing green building and sustainability. Each new LEED certification brings us one step closer to revolutionizing the spaces where we live, learn, work and play.”

Certification is proof that buildings are going above and beyond to ensure the space is constructed and operated to the highest level of sustainability. More than 129,434 commercial and institutional projects are currently participating in LEED, comprising more than 29 square feet of registered and certified commercial square feet in all 50 states and more than 186 countries and territories. 

About Northwood Office
Charlotte-based Northwood Office LLC was established by Northwood Investors – a privately-held, global real estate investment and management firm – to provide a complete approach to fulfilling office space needs. Offering best-in-class services in commercial development, leasing and property management, Northwood Office is committed to creating and sustaining work environments that inspire by focusing on enhancing quality of life, productivity, flexibility and community. Northwood Office has 9.6 million square feet across its portfolio, with 7.3 million square feet earning WELL Health-Safety Rating through the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI). Northwood Office's portfolio includes Ballantyne® and Metropolitan in Charlotte and extends nationally to Atlanta, Boston, Culver City, Durham, Miami, Nashville and Seattle. For more information, visit northwoodoffice.com.

About the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) 
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) is committed to transforming how buildings and communities are designed, built and operated to create thriving, healthy, equitable and resilient places that advance human and environmental wellbeing. USGBC leads market transformation through its LEED green building program, robust educational offerings, an international network of local community leaders, the annual Greenbuild International Conference & Expo, the Center for Green Schools, and advocacy in support of public policy that encourages and enables green buildings and communities. For more information, visit usgbc.org and connect on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, Facebook, and LinkedIn.