Why Build, Manage and Operate Green?

The Durst Organization was founded with a simple philosophy: “Leave each place better than you found it.” This has driven us to develop pioneering offices and residences for more than four generations.

When Douglas and Jody Durst took over management of the company in the early 1990s, they identified perhaps the most important element of this founding principle: integrating eco-friendly and sustainable practices into all aspects of our portfolio. Since then, The Durst Organization has been a recognized leader and innovator in the field of sustainable building.

Read our 2024 Sustainability Report here