The Missner Group and CBREIM’s 3900 Normal Industrial Development Achieves LEED Gold Certification
Chicago, IL – February 13, 2025 – The Missner Group and partners at CBRE Investment Management are proud to announce that 3900 Normal, a 169,838-square-foot industrial warehouse in Chicago, has officially achieved LEED v4 BD+C: Core and Shell Gold Certification. This milestone underscores the partnership's commitment to sustainability, energy efficiency, and responsible development within the industrial real estate sector.
The facility was designed in collaboration with Cornerstone Architects, supported by leading engineering and construction partners, and worked with Branch Pattern, our sustainability consultant, to achieve the certification. The building incorporates cutting-edge sustainability features that significantly reduce environmental impact, including:
60.3% energy use reduction compared to similar warehouse buildings.
114,549 kg CO2e operational carbon footprint reduction through energy-efficient design.
100% LED lighting for both interior and site illumination, enhancing efficiency and safety.
43,000 gallons of annual indoor water savings with high-performance plumbing fixtures.
1.6 million gallons of annual outdoor water savings through sustainable landscape and irrigation design.
EV-ready infrastructure, including 4 installed EV stalls and 30 EVSE-ready spaces, supporting Chicago’s clean transportation initiatives.
Minimized construction waste, with only 0.86 lbs/SF of waste generated, well below the LEED credit threshold of 15 lbs/SF.
" Achieving LEED Gold at 3900 Normal reflects our ongoing commitment to sustainable development, ensuring that our properties not only meet today’s environmental standards but set a benchmark for the future of industrial real estate, " said Angela Aeschliman, SVP of Property and Asset Management at The Missner Group. "This certification not only benefits the environment but also enhances long-term operational efficiency and value for our tenants and investors."
For more information and leasing inquiries, please visit CBRE's listing page.