Sustainability is deeply integrated into our real estate acquisition, development, and property management services. We recognize the role our business and buildings can have in mitigating climate change, and strive to employ best practices that reduce our carbon footprint. We transform buildings through responsible and practical solutions that increase asset value, promote health and wellness, and protect our planet’s future.
2006
Our first LEED certification
27M
square feet of properties certified by Unico Sustainability
10M
square feet certified using Fitwel Viral Response Module
in 2021
32.5
megawatts solar capacity developed — enough to power 6,500 homes
We create powerful change with cutting edge technology
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Certifications
We’re seasoned experts in building and operating high-performance buildings, as validated by these green building certifications.
33
certified buildings
39
VRM-certified buildings
14
certified buildings
Leading the movement towards sustainable real estate
2030 Districts Vision Award for Leadership (Stone34, 2018)
City of Denver’s Mayor’s Design Award for Sustainable Style (Circa Building, 2018)
HOOPP LEAP
Sustainable Fund Award
(1875 Lawrence, 2021)
US Green Building
Council member
2030 Districts
founding member
ULI Greenprint member
Sustainability news
Partners Group and Unico Properties Sell Cascadian, a 211k+ SF, Class A creative office development in Seattle’s thriving tech core, which will be converted into a fully dedicated life sciences facility
The highly sustainable, speculative development is Salmon-Safe certified, pre-certified LEED® Platinum (Core + Shell), and was delivered on-time and on-budget during the pandemic.
Case Study
- Denver,CO
- 90,000
square feet - Platinum
LEED-certified
The Circa Building
This ground-up Unico development in Denver boasts a LEED Platinum certification, water conservation solutions, EV charging, and a solar system on the roof that increased this asset’s value by $2.5/SF.