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Sustainable building: how to decide your project’s path
Before selecting a certification for an asset, it is essential to define the project’s sustainability objectives. These objectives determine the most suitable path, as well as the strategies and outcomes that can be achieved throughout its development. Once the path is defined, it becomes possible to identify the certification and the tools that best contribute…
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Sustainable Construction: Frequently Asked Questions
The question comes up sooner or later in any project: is it worth building sustainably? Sustainable construction is no longer an added attribute. Done right, it sits at the center of the decision because it addresses several fronts at once: it reduces risk, improves building performance, and responds to external pressures—regulatory, financing access, and end-user—that…
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LEED v4 and v4.1 Registration Deadlines Extended: What It Means for Your Project
The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has just announced an extension of the registration deadlines for LEED v4 and v4.1. Before interpreting this measure as a reason to delay decision-making, it is important to understand what it means and how to take strategic advantage of it. At THREE, we see this extension as an opportunity…
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LEED Volume: How to scale sustainable certification in real estate portfolios
With special contribution from: Valeria Padilla, Senior Environmental Consultant – THREE Environmental Consulting As ESG strategies evolve, large real estate developers and operators face a new reality: scaling sustainability without unnecessary time or cost increases. The challenge lies in certifying multiple buildings under the same performance standards, without each project requiring the repetition of processes…
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Certify your LEED building in 2026: key deadlines you can’t afford to ignore
If your project is aiming for LEED certification before the end of the year, time is already ticking. GBCI (Green Business Certification Inc.) has published the official review deadlines. Understanding these timelines is critically important, as they could impact your organization’s 2026 commitments. Why do LEED review deadlines exist and how do they impact your…
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Accessibility in Buildings and the Access4you Certification
Accessibility in buildings is often approached through technical standards—minimum dimensions and diagrams that define how a space should function. The issue is that, in practice, these do not always answer the most important question: how inclusive is a space for a real person? The Access4you certification was developed with a different logic. It documents, with…
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Green Finance Guide 2025: What You Need to Know to Build Sustainable Buildings in Mexico
Building green is not a barrier—it’s an advantage. That’s the premise of the Green Finance Guide for Sustainable Buildings in Mexico, published by THREE Consultoría Medioambiental in collaboration with GBCI and PEEB. The guide aims to facilitate access to financial resources for building projects that generate positive environmental and social impacts. This guide is the…
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Waste management on construction sites: keys to sustainable construction
In the construction sector, waste is often seen as a problem. But what if we saw it as an opportunity? Much construction and demolition waste (CDW) can have a second life if we implement sustainable strategies, from the design stage to the building’s operation. Why is construction waste management important? Waste management in construction is…
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Tlalnepark IV Nave 2 LEED O+M: Existing Buildings v5: A Milestone in Industrial Sustainability
Tlalnepark IV Nave 2 has become the first industrial project in the world to achieve LEED® O+M v5 beta certification, achieving Gold level. Located in Tlalnepantla de Baz, Estado de México, it is a benchmark in the adoption of sustainable practices for the operation and maintenance of industrial buildings. Owned by FUNO, the largest real…
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Sustainable industrial landscape in Mexico and nearshoring.
Nearshoring is the practice of moving the production of goods or services to nearby countries; instead of doing it in more distant locations or even in different continents. In the case of Mexico, nearshoring has gained traction thanks to conditions such as the TMEC trade agreement (with the US and Canada) and the delays and…