Case Study: United Nations Environment Program Background Conducting a green buildings review of renovation designs for the United Nations complex in New York. Our Approach The United Nations (UN) headquarters complex in New York City has changed little since it was designed in the 1940’s. In response to changes in building codes, security concerns, and the desire for improved energy efficiency and environmental performance, the UN has budgeted over US$1.5 billion to completely renovate the campus. While the design, size, and shape of the buildings will remain unchanged, the renovation’s main goal is to replace outdated and deteriorated building systems, to improve security and the environmental performance of the buildings, including indoor environment, energy and other items. The UN al

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