Sustainability is Nothing New

That was the simple philosophy of company founder Joseph Durst and his wife Rose. And since 1915 it has guided The Durst Organization’s commitment to sustainable building practices while amassing a portfolio of innovative buildings in which each new one is more environmentally advanced than the last.

Green roof initiative. The Durst Organization has installed over an acre of green roofs across its Midtown Manhattan portfolio. To learn more, see the video created by the High School for Environmental Studies.

Saving water, energy, and materials. Download an overview (pdf) of One Bryant Park’s sustainability features.

Star performance. Maintaining efficiency through its entire office portfolio, The Durst Organization is a recognized Energy Star leader.

Day-to-day green. The Durst Organization is not just building green but maintaining green, with programs such as carpet recycling, green offices, and a green supplies discount program for tenants.