The Conservatory is recognized as one of the world's greenest buildings.The Pittsburgh 2030 District is, according to the city's website, «a collaborative, nationally recognized, but local
community of high performance buildings in Downtown and Oakland that aim to
dramatically reduce energy and water consumption, transportation emissions, and improve indoor air quality while increasing competitiveness in the business environment and
owner's returns on investment.»
And research shows these local business
owners also support local charities, sports teams, and other
community groups
dramatically more than the big chains.