Green On the Set At Sony

Sony Pictures Entertainment announced recently that its studio lot and office construction project, in Culver City, California, has received a Gold rating in keeping with the guidelines of LEED for New Construction (LEED-NC), according to a recent article.

The project involved the construction of two new 100,000 square foot office buildings, and a parking structure located in the heart of the studio’s historic lot in Culver City. Designed by Gensler with developer Georgetown Company and general contractor CW Driver, the buildings were recognized for environmental features including the use of local and recycled building materials as well as diversion of 93 percent of construction waste from landfills; the integration of an onsite filtration system for storm water runoff and low-flow toilets and urinals; use of low-emitting carpeting, paint, sealants, adhesives , and wall-coverings; installation of motion detector lights and energy-efficient light bulbs; implementation of “Green Housekeeping” building maintenance standards; and availability of preferred parking spots for low-emitting and fuel-efficient vehicles, as well as car pools and van pools.

"We are proud to receive this designation for our newest buildings on the lot," said Michael Lynton, Chairman and CEO of Sony Pictures, in a release about the project.  "It's our belief that we have a responsibility to help create a greener world for our community and future generations, and this project is an important part of our overall sustainability efforts."

The buildings’ construction coincides with other measures Sony is taking onsite to reduce the company’s environmental footprint. These include a commitment to “zero waste” on the studio’s main lot. For more information on the media giant’s green efforts, check out their website.

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Chris Timmerman
Contributing Writer
Green Education Services
www.greenedu.com