Sarah King is with Kilroy Realty, a real estate investment trust, or REIT. Kilroy partners with world-class architects, designers, and artists who share their passion for inspiring tenants and communities, to create over 15 million square feet in a portfolio of commercial office space, multi-family properties, and life science facilities. They are committed to providing sustainable communities that protect and maintain the health and wellbeing of residents and visitors. Enjoy!
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- Host: James
- Sponsor: Creative Interface Architecture and Interiors
- Introduction:
- Simplifying sustainability for the built world
- Focus on bridging the information gap for a brighter future
- Guest: Sarah King from Kilroy Realty (REIT)
- Kilroy Realty Overview:
- Manages over 15 million square feet of commercial office space, multifamily properties, and life science facilities
- Commitment to sustainable communities for residents and visitors
- Achievements:
- First REIT to achieve carbon-neutral operations
- Focus on sustainability through energy efficiency and renewable energy
- Recent press release on installing six megawatts of solar across 13 buildings
- Solar Integration:
- Strategic installation of on-site solar for energy efficiency
- Opportunities for solar integration on various building types, not limited to certain regions
- Exciting future potential for solar integration into building exteriors
- Building Design and Integration:
- Integration of art into buildings for inspiration and aesthetics
- Exploration of burying all-electric buildings for long-term sustainability
- Focus on creating high-quality, inspiring spaces for occupants
- Kilroy's Mission and Leadership:
- Kilroy's commitment to sustainability driven by CEO John Kilroy
- Differentiation through strong competitive design and significant repositioning
- Leadership in the realty sector through sustainability initiatives
- Challenges and Opportunities:
- Active design to promote movement and health in buildings
- Collaboration with tenants for improved sustainability
- Importance of clear communication in promoting sustainability initiatives
- Impact on Tenants:
- Increased tenant interest in sustainability for leasing decisions
- Sustainability as a point of differentiation and value for tenants
- Positive impact on tenant productivity, retention, and culture
- Future Vision:
- Long-term vision for buildings as carbon-negative or carbon-positive
- Buildings as contributors to the community, resilience, and social impact
- Sustainability as a standard, impacting the industry positively
- Support and Engagement:
- Encouragement for individuals to make sustainable changes at home
- Recommendations for asking questions about sustainability when engaging with buildings
Closing:
- Sponsor mention: Creative Interface Architecture and Interiors
- Inviting everyone to explore sustainability and make a positive impact in their spaces