The Oaks attains a first in green building standards

The Oaks, a 39-year-old Macerich-owned property in Thousand Oaks, California, has been awarded the first BREEAM green standards certification for an in-use building in the U.S.



BRE America, a unit of the Building Research Establishment Environmental Assessment Methodology (BREEAM), bestowed the designation on the Macerich property at an awards event in London this week. BREEAM is the oldest sustainability assessment method for new construction, renovations, and in-use properties.



The Oaks, a 1.3 million-sq.-ft. property anchored by Nordstrom, Macy's, JC Penney, and Muvico Theatres, underwent renovations that furnished it with 6,000 solar panels, LED lighting, energy-reduced HVAC systems, and advanced recycling methods.



“With its clear dedication to sustainability, it makes perfect sense that Macerich would have the first BREEAM in-use certification in the U.S.," said BRE America CEO Barry Giles in a press release. "Any building, no matter the size, age, or performance level, benefits greatly from measuring and monitoring its environmental performance."

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