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Every Building Can Be Better

National Experts in Sustainability, Total Building Commissioning, and Envelope Performance

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We Help Project Teams Succeed

Full-service support for federal, municipal, and private projects across all 50 states

Since 2007, we’ve partnered with hundreds of architects, developers, and contractors to win projects that earn recognition. Our staff includes senior architects, engineers, and multi-disciplinary consultants that have a hunger for tackling projects that impact organizations, challenge the status quo, or make a difference to their communities.

Certified Woman Owned

As a certified small, woman, and minority-owned business we meet diverse supplier requirements for both government and private projects.

Proven Provider

We are a USGBC Proven Provider, which means our firm has met rigorous standards for the accuracy and success of our applications for LEED Certification.

B Corporation

Above Green has been recognized as one of the top 50 AEC companies in the world for our commitments to social justice, environmental performance, transparency, and accountability.

USGBC Member

We are highly engaged in our community as Silver Member of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) and Diamond Partner of USGBC’s National Capital Region.

Multidisciplinary Consultants

Our staff includes architects, engineers, and project managers who value continuous learning

Nelina
Loiselle

Co Founder

Nelina is the managing partner of the firm and was an original consultant with Above Green. Today she is the creative eye behind Above Green’s brand, office, and healthy lifestyle programs. She holds the LEED AP O&M credential and loves to bring her three rescue pups, Charlie, Wexley and Rico with her to work. Unfortunately, her connemara pony, Mike Mulligan, stays at the barn during office hours.

Vincent
Bataoel

Co Founder

Vincent is the firm’s chief evangelist for sustainability. He serves as the primary client contact for all new customers and in his day to day he manages the growth, business development, and strategic programs at Above Green. He is a LEED AP BD&C, Certified Building Commissioning Professional, and Co-Chair of the USGBC Northern Virginia Committee. 

Chris
Dejulis

Chief Operating Officer

After working in retail management for ten years, Chris made a career change to pursue what he loves: environmental science. At Above Green, Chris manages day to day operations and consults on LEED V4 projects. He is a LEED AP ID&C, WELL AP, and Certified Building Commissioning Professional who lives in West Virginia with his wife and three daughters.

Bala
Srini

Principal

Bala Srini is a former award-winning architect, green building consultant, educator, and building enclosure commissioning provider with 25+ years experience in the design industry. He has an amazing reputation in the field, two degrees in architecture, and currently serves as the Chair of the Montgomery County Committee of the USGBC and faculty member at Montgomery College.

Erich
Schiller

Principal

Erich has over 10 years of experience in architectural field testing and inspection, mechanical test and balance, and building systems commissioning. Erich enjoys both high tech hobbies as well as camping with his wife and daughter.

Ryan
O’Neill

Project Manager

Ryan is a LEED AP, SITES AP, and is working on his Air Barrier Auditor, Thermography, and Project Management Professional credentials. When he’s not expanding his knowledge base, he manages design phase projects at Above Green, and lives in Culpepper with his wife, where he spends his free time outside, where he likes to hike and play guitar (not simultaneously).

Paul
Garrido

Project Manager

Paul Garrido has been with Above Green since its first project in 2007. He currently serves as the master of construction phase documentation, and prides himself on certifying projects with little to no review comments. He is a LEED AP BD&C, talented musician, singer, and choreographer who spends his free time traveling the world with his wife and family.

Miles
Abernathy

Project Manager

Miles is an environmental activist. At UNC Wilmington he was a vocal advocate for keeping the Wilmington watershed free of pollutants. He first came to Above Green in 2017 as a summer intern. Today, he supports project management and business development activities. When he’s not at the office, he and his Border Collie Mo are out hiking the Shenandoah’s trails.

Brittany
Kwolek

Project Manager

Brittany is a sustainability professional dedicated to building a greener and more resilient world. Brittany joined Above Green in 2020 to support project teams in achieving their sustainable building goals. Brittany is a LEED AP BD+C, photographer, explorer, and house plant enthusiast.

Abi
Haines

Project Manager
Abi is a Mechanical EIT with a passion for sustainability and green buildings. She has spent her time since graduation from Virginia Commonwealth University focused on providing MEP commissioning services for a variety of commercial projects along the East Coast. She is a LEED Green Associate, ACG Certified Commissioning Technician, bibliophile, and ailurophile.

Daryl
Dingman

Project Manager

Daryl is a LEED AP Homes who entered the sustainability field with a passion for nurturing a symbiotic relationship between the built and natural environments. He joined Above Green to expand his sustainability skillset and support project management.  When not at his office in Oceanside, CA, Daryl enjoys composing music and painting.

Vishnu
Babu

Commissioning Engineer

Vishnu is an industrial and sustainable energy engineer with extensive experience in system analysis, energy conservation measures, energy utility analysis, and performance improvements. He works with the company’s West Coast clients as a Commissioning Agent and ensures compliance with Title 24 and USACE Commissioning Requirements. He is a LEED AP BD&C. When he’s not traveling to site, he resides in San Jose, CA.

Karthik
Rajasekharan

Commissioning Engineer

Karthik is a commissioning engineer who graduated with a masters of science in energy systems engineering from Northeastern University in Boston. He works with building owners and contractors to witness and verify that new buildings perform to their design standards. He is a LEED AP, and a Certified Building Commissioning Professional, who will try anything once.

Aurelien
Windenberger

Investor

Aurelien is a financial advisor and minority shareholder at Above Green. In his full-time work, Aurelien leads design and development of commercial and utility scale solar and battery projects for Ideal Energy. He’s an avid fan of financial markets, frequent contributor to Seeking Alpha, husband, and father of two young boys. He currently resides in Fairfield, Iowa. 

Kass
Valdivia

Digital Marketing Manager

After working in media advertising, Kass looked to couple her digital marketing skills with her passion for sustainability. Her work at Above Green is focused on building and optimizing content across online channels. When she’s not on her computer, she enjoys experimental cooking and hiking the Hudson Valley.

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Signature Building Case Studies

Learn More about our LEED Gold, Platinum, and Net Zero Projects

Bloomberg Academic Building at Cornell University in New York

The Emma and Georgina Bloomberg Center was the first academic building on Cornell University’s new startup incubator campus on Roosevelt Island. Designed by Morphosis Architects and built by Barr & Barr Contractors, the building is a departure from traditional academic facilities with a variety of spaces designed to support different learning modes, including flexible spaces to encourage collaboration as well as private work spaces, adapting open plan offices from the tech world to the academic arena. It is one of the largest Net Zero and LEED Platinum buildings in the United States. Above Green provided LEED Consulting services to the GC and Owner.

Kiehl's Flagship

Located in the Lower East Side of New York City, Kiehl’s Flagship is undergoing a redesign. As the LEED Project Administrator, providing Sustainable Design Consulting, LEED Fundamental Commissioning, and Energy Modeling services, Above Green is helping the 165-year-old family founded apothecary integrate modern sustainable features to its storefront, without compromising its heritage or signature design. 

Watchtower Bible and Tract Society of New York

A new multi-building campus project is underway in Ramapo, New York. This campus will support operations of the world headquarters of Jehovah’s Witnesses. To integrate sustainable design and construction, Above Green is providing LEED Consulting Services throughout the core buildings of the site, including its offices, multi-family facilities, audio/video studios, and visitors center.

We Serve Owners, Designers, and Contractors

Our services are tailored to meet the code and specification requirements unique to every project

Sustainability Consulting

We help Owners and AEC teams comply with code-based sustainability requirements. Our team operates as a go-to resource providing comprehensive or itemized services for third party certification programs and for troubleshooting challenging high performance projects.

+ LEED Certification Consulting

We provide Design and Construction Phase documentation services, to complete all credits and exhibits required to demonstrate compliance with LEED Certification requirements.

+ High Performance Sustainable Building (HPSB)

Our team provides unprecedented expertise in the USACE’s High Performance Sustainable Building (HPSB) and Guiding Principles Verification standards. 

+ IECC/IGCC Consulting

We help project teams comply with mandatory and prescriptive energy and environmental performance requirements in municipalities that require compliance with IECC/IGCC.

+ SITES Certification Consulting

Our team is experienced with the documentation on behalf of designers and General Contractors who are working on projects that have SITES Certification requirements.

+ Net Zero Project Consulting

Our team has completed analyses for net zero projects on behalf of Owners, Architects, and Contractors who are working to develop the next generation of sustainability projects.

+ CalGreen Code Compliance Consulting

15% of our portfolio is based in projects that are in California. We are familiar with the mandatory and prescriptive provisions of the CalGreen code requirements.

+ Other Certification System Consulting

We have worked with High Performance Sustainable Building (HPSB) standards, WELL, Fitwel, National Green Building System (NGBS), and Enterprise Green Communities programs.

Building Commissioning

Our firm’s practice in commissioning is rooted in the Army Corps of Engineers Total Building Commissioning standards. We report to Owners and General Contractors who require a third party to witness and verify that MEP systems and the building envelope function as designed.

+ LEED Fundamental Commissioning

Our Commissioning Authorities (CxA) receive training from the Association of Energy Engineers (AEE). We are trained to add value during design, and identify issues prior to occupancy.

+ LEED Enhanced Commissioning

Our team provides design review, post-occupancy review, and seasonal testing services to help project teams add value to the commissioning process on high performance projects.

+ Building Envelope Commissioning

Our team provides registered architects and BECx Certified Agents to design review, conduct site observations during installation, and identify early issues in building enclosures.

+ Total Building Commissioning

We have extensive experience in USACE Total Building Commissioning Requirements, including Electrical (NETA), Mechanical, and Envelope commissioning requirements.

+ IECC/IGCC Commissioning

We are familiar with the code-specific requirements for commissioning in the current and previous editions of IECC/IGCC, including the acceptable sampling rates.

+ Title 24 Commissioning

All new construction projects in California are required to comply with Title 24 commissioning. Our team has served school districts and private developers in complying with the requirement.

+ Retro Commissioning

Existing building commissioning is an easy way that a building owner or operator can identify low hanging fruit for improving the energy performance of their facilities.

Technical Services

Our in-house architects and engineers on our team are trained in the use of software for energy modeling, life cycle assessment, benchmarking, and other studies that can help improve and verify the performance of new and existing buildings.

+ Air Barrier Testing

Our team includes Air Barrier Association of America (ABAA) qualified technicians to complete on site inspections and Air Barrier Testing in compliance with specification requirements.

+ Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing

Our team includes NEBB Certified professionals who are experts in building science, engineering, and testing, adjusting, and balancing (TAB) services

+ Energy Modeling

Our in-house team uses eQuest to simulate energy performance for new and existing buildings, to help designers and owners make scientific decisions about high performance MEP systems.

+ Indoor Air Quality Assessments

We perform on-site indoor air quality assessments using equipment and methodologies that comply with the LEED indoor air quality assessment, before occupancy requirements.

+ Energy Star / Benchmarking

Our team can help building owners and operators benchmark their facilities using ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager, in order to get Certified, improve performance, or meet code requirements.

+ Life Cycle Assessments

Our team has experience with using existing Revvit models to document compliance with Life Cycle Assessment credits, and to demonstrate design reductions in environmental impacts.

+ Daylight Modeling

Our team can help designers identify opportunities for meeting daylight requirements, in order to reduce electrical load and improve the energy efficiency and quality of indoor environments.

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Technology is Our Friend

Our team uses world-class project management software to support client goals

Goodbye, good old spreadsheets and spontaneous project management. Our team is now working on commissioning, project management, and consulting for over 125 high performance and sustainable building projects across more than 35 states. Our company invests heavy in technology solutions to prioritize, organize, and expedite client deliverables.
EC3

Our Building Performance Analysts use the EC3 technology to measure and mitigate embodied carbon in high performance buildings.

Facility Grid

Our Building and Envelope Commissioning Team utilizes Facility Grid to streamline the development and delivery of commissioning forms and documentation.

IESVE

Our Energy Modeling team uses Integrated Environmental Systems to 3D model and simulate whole building energy performance.

National Project Portfolio

We work hard to deliver sustainable buildings that are making a difference to their communities

Hunters Point Library
New York, NY
Vision Consultants and Surgeons
Falls Church, VA
California State University Science Center
Carson, CA
The Griffin Luxury Apartments
Philadelphia, PA
Hayward Library
Hayward, CA
Camp Pendleton Enlisted Dining Facilities
Camp Pendleton, CA
Cornell Tech First Academic Building
New York, NY
4001 South Capitol Street
Washington, DC
UMB Bank
Denver, CO
Georgetown University Administrative Center
Washington, DC
JLL Headquarters
Washington, DC
George Mason University Science Center
Fairfax, VA
California State University Science Center
Carson, CA
Cornell Tech First Academic Building
New York, NY
Georgetown University Administrative Center
Washington, DC
George Mason University Science Center
Fairfax, VA
Berkshire Community College
Berkshire, MA
Stacey Middle School
Westminster, CA
Univeristy of San Francisco Wellness Center
San Francisco, CA
Hudson Valley Community College
Hudson, NY
Eastern Kentucky University Wellness Center
Richmond, KY
Camp Pendleton Enlisted Dining Facilities
Camp Pendleton, CA
Academic Training Facilities
Bradley AFB, CT
ArCyber Command
Fort Gordon, GA
Hurlburt SOF School
Hurlburt AFB, FL
35th Readiness Center
Fort Leavenworth, KS
Stillwater Readiness Center
Stillwater, MN
The Griffin Luxury Apartments
Philadelphia, PA
4001 South Capitol Street
Washington, DC
Manhattan College Apartments
New York, NY
Reunion Square Multifamily
Washington, DC
Southstar Luxury Apartments
Philadelphia, PA
Avenue of the Arts
Philadelphia, PA
Hunters Point Library
New York, NY
Hayward Library
Hayward, CA
Kona Judiciary Complex
Kona, HI
Brightwood Library
Indianapolis, IN
Franklin Park
Washington, DC
MacFarland Elementary
MacFarland Elementary
Midtown Park
Houston, TX
Hudson County High Tech High School
Hudson, NY
Cherryland Fire Station
Cherryland, CA
Vision Consultants and Surgeons
Falls Church, VA
JLL Headquarters
Washington, DC
CapitalOne Office Tower Interiors
Tysons Corner, VA
National Association for Broadcasters
Washington, DC
Organization of American States
Washington, DC
333 Bloomfield Avenue
Caldwell, NJ
UMB Bank
Denver, CO
Pret A Manger
Multiple Locations
CubeSmart
Washington, DC
TD Bank
Multiple Locations
West Liberty Commercial Bank
West Liberty, KY
Bank of America
Multiple Locations
Dupont Fabros Technology – ACC7 Data Center
Ashburn, VA
MCC2 Data Center
Manassas, VA
MCC2 Data Center
Manassas, VA
LC1 Building A – Data Center
Ashburn, VA
LC1 Building A – Data Center
Ashburn, VA
Cosmic Ventures LLC CH2 Data Center
Elk Grove Village, IL

Project Experience By State

Arizona

Aerospace Ground Equipment Complex

VA Pathology Laboratory

California

South Area Operations Headquarters

Camp Pendleton Enlisted Dining Facilities

Stacey Middle School

Fairplex Event Center

San Jose Southeast Branch Library

San Francisco University Wellness Center

Cherryland Fire Station

Cherryland Community Center

Hayward 21st Century Library

Las Positas College Student Services Building

USCIS Office Building

VA Eureka Outpatient Clinic 

Riverside Department of Mental Health

San Francisco Airport Customs and Security Office

Montgomery 7 Luxury Apartments

Park de la Cruz Recreation Center

California State University Science & Innovation Center

Emeco Chairs Corporate Office & Showroom

Riverside University Health System Office

Orange County Health Center

China Lake Fuse Lab

San Diego South First Street Apartments

Inland Empire Health Plan Office

Dupont Fabros SC1 Data Center

Fremont Civic Center

US Coast Guard Vallejo Facility

Apple Tenant Improvements (Multiple)

Colorado

Carbondale Kroger

UMB Bank

Verizon Data Center

Smuckers Bronco Facility

Connecticut

Bradley AFB Supply Facility

Bradley AFB Building 35

Bradley AFB Small Air Terminal

Bradley AFB Building 10015

Pease ANGB KC46A Hangars

CTANG Hangar 1001

Cape Cod Regional Technical High School

Peebles Elementary School

Abington Middle School / High School 

KPMG 

Grotton AFB Building 488

Delaware

Dover AFB Consolidated Communications Facility

Bank of America Wilmington Branch

Florida

Hurlburt AFB Hangar

Hurlburt AFB SOF Operations Center

Eglin AFB Chapel 

Eglin AFB AMTC

VA Cemetery Visitor Center, Tallahassee

Flamingo Visitor Center

HARB Traffic Control Center

Georgia

Fort Hood Dual Food Concept

Fort Gordon Arcyber Center

Hawaii

KONA Judiciary Complex

KOA Terminal Renovation

Illinois

Pret A Manger, Merchandise Mart

Dupont Fabros CH3 Data Center

Cosmic Ventures CH2 Data Center

Scott AFB Building 1575

Indiana

Tom Wood Subaru

5/3 Bank

Stokes Commons Apartments

Brightwood Community Library

Aerial Port Facility at Grissom ARB

Iowa

Cambridge Investments Research

International

Curacao Antillian Raingutter Group

Curacao Speculative Office Project #48

Curacao Speculative Office Project #96

Kansas

Fort Leavenworth Building 47

Fort Leavenworth 35th Readiness Center

Fort Leavenworth Building 50

Kentucky

University of Kentucky Center for Applied Energy Research

Eastern Kentucky University Recreation Center

West Liberty Commercial Bank

Chatham County High School

Chatham County Elementary School

Knott County Transit Complex

Murray State University Franklin College

Whitley County Judicial Center

Maine

National Guard Building 13 Base Communications Center

Maryland

Chinquapin Self Storage

Rock Creek Maintenance Facility
Fort Meade, Building 4554

Gaither Road Self Storage

FedEx Distribution Warehouse

Colesville Senior Center

Silver Spring Senior Center

Warfield ANG Base Cyber ISR Facility

Bechtel Office Park

Victory Haven Senior Housing

Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association

Silver Spring Center

Twinbrook Parkway

Metro Park V

SAAA Church

Baltimore Police Department Fitness Center

Ft Belvoir UEPH Facilities

Massachussetts

Arlington Community Safety Building

Berkshire Community College

MGM Head Start

MGM Kringle Emporium

Barnes ANGB Hangar 15

Michigan

Smuckers PB&J Warehouse

Minnesota

MNANG Stillwater Readiness Center

Minneapolis VA Linear Accelerator Expansion

Minneapolis VA Evidence Based Patient Wards

Missouri

Fort Leonard TEMF Facility

Whiteman AFB NAOSF

New Jersey

Trenton Public High School

Hudson County High Tech High School

New Jersey Institute of Technology Greek Village

Hudson County Community College STEM Building

GDB Regional Headquarters

333 Bloomfield Avenue

Westwood Middle School

Jersey City Fire Department

Newark Army Reserve Center

Joint Base MDL, Youth Center Annex

Caven Point Army Reserve Center

Nevada

Nellis AFB F35 Parts Storage Building

Nellis AFB SOF Simulator

Nellis AFB TLF Facility

Nellis AFB 356th ISRG

New York

Manhattan College Campus Apartments

Ben Nessin Maintenance Facility

Hackley Elementary School 

Kingsolver Elementary School 

Hunters Point Library

Cornell University First Academic Building

Bank of America (Multiple Branches)

TD Bank (Multiple Branches)

Cascades Tissue Group Regional Office

LinkedIn Corporate Office

Pret A Manger (Multiple Locations)

RUPCO Affordable Housing Project

American Medical Buildings Complex

West Point Golf Club

Chocolate Factory Theater

North Carolina

Ashville Fire Station

Chatham Central High School

Wake Forest University Academic Commons

Wake Forest University Sports Complex Football Addition

Ohio

Rainey Art Institute

Devry Institute of Technology

USACE Fire Crash Rescue Station

Bryce Ott School

Oregon

US Forest Service Crescent District Office

Oregon Caves Renovation Project

Pennsylvania

The Griffin

Avenue of the Arts

Army Defense Distribution Center

Philadelphia Police Department 2

Carlisle Army Barracks

South Carolina

Joint Base Charleston

Rhode Island

RIANG Fuel Cell Building 8

Tennessee

BNY MELLON Data Center

Texas

Fort Worth Hazardous Materials Warehouse

Fort Worth Red River Army Depot

Fort Worth Airman Training Complex #5

Fort Worth Airman Training Complex #6

American Business Continuity Dome

Gencore Office Park

RedRocks Community College

UT Austin Sarah & Charles Seay Building

Utah

Intermountain Health Facilities

Virginia

Potomac Shores Elementary School

George Mason University Student Center

Fort AP Hill Headquarters and Ops Center

Falls Church Hilton Garden Inn

Norfolk Naval Base Minimart

Ferlazzo Elementary School

Potomac Shores Elementary School

Fort Lee Battalion Headquarters

Suffolk Army Reserve Center

FAST Company Training Center

OIG Office Building

Vision Consultants & Surgeons Medical Office

Virginia Department of Transportation Office

Fort Meade Building 84

Bureau of Safety and Environmental Enforcement

Center for Disease Control

Government Project SP653

US Space and Research Agency

CapitalOne Office Building

Fort Story FAST Company

Joint Base Andrews Hangar 398

Henrico Mental Health Building

Department of Interior Occuquan

Dupont Fabros Data Centers ACC5-10

Dupont Fabros Data Center NJ1

Dupont Fabros Data Center SC1

Cloud HQ MCC2 Data Center

Amherst Business Park

Worth Avenue Office

Ashburn Corporate Center Phase 5

The Village at Heathcote

Microsoft Data Center IAD01

Microsoft Data Center IAD02

Cloud HQ LCB1 Data Center

Ft Belvoir BEQ288

Virginia Tech Student Athlete Performance Center

Loudoun County Elementary Schools (Multiple)

Washington

Washington State Department of Transportation

National Park Service San Juan Visitor Center

JBLM International Security Facilities

Washington, DC

Pret A Manger (Multiple Locations)

CubeSmart Self Storage Facility

Organization of American States GSB Building

Franklin Park 

MacFarland Elementary School

Jefferson Middle School

Georgetown University Administrative Building

Department of Treasury

4001 South Capitol Street Apartments

Jones Lange Lasalle

Air Conditioning, Heating, and Refrigeration Institute

National Association of Broadcasters

Reunion Square

National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts

Embassy of France

Hickok Cole Architects Corporate Office

DC Yotel

Employee and Office Locations

Washington, DC

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Wilmington, NC

nc@abovegreen.com

San Jose, CA

ca@abovegreen.com

Middleburg, VA

va@abovegreen.com

New York City, NY

ny@abovegreen.com

Clarksburg, MD

md@abovegreen.com

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    Located off Broad And South Street, @southstarlofts provide an option of sustainable, loft style living in the heart of Philly.⁠ ⁠ We worked with @clemensconstruction to document the New Construction phase sustainable requirements and are proud to see the project attain LEED Silver! ⁠ ⁠ Site selection is a major factor in sustainability, and South Star Lofts is the perfect example of accessible connectivity.⁠ ⁠ Owner: Dranoff⁠ Architect: @jkrparchitects⁠ Contractor: @clemensconstruction⁠ Sustainability: @abovegreen⁠ PC: @southstarlofts⁠ LEED SILVER

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    Talk about a productivity boost! Sweeping city views meet modern minimalist study lounge and we love to see it.⁠ ⁠ We worked as LEED project administrators on NAB's DC office during the design & construction phases of sustainability reporting.⁠ ⁠ Owners: National Association of Broadcasters⁠ Architecture: @hickokcole⁠ Sustainability: @abovegreen⁠ Pending LEED Silver⁠

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    We worked with the National Association of Broadcasters to help their DC office achieve LEED Silver certification. ⁠ ⁠ Serving as an educational hub, the sustainable infrastructure is complete with high-tech features.⁠ ⁠ Owners: National Association of Broadcasters⁠ Architecture: @hickokcole⁠ Sustainability: @abovegreen⁠ Pending LEED Silver⁠

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    An iconic interior for NAB's DC office. We wouldn't mind waiting in this reception area.⁠ ⁠ Owners: National Association of Broadcasters⁠ Architecture: @hickokcole⁠ Sustainability: @abovegreen⁠ Pending LEED Silver⁠

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    ⁠This is what we call a green learning space! This outdoor classroom is an incredible opportunity for students to get hands-on experience in their chosen environmental field.⁠ ⁠ Owner: @georgemasonu⁠ Contractor: @eereedconstruction⁠ Sustainability: @abovegreen⁠ PC: @georgemasonu⁠ Architect: @hksarchitects⁠ Target: LEED Silver

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    According to @georgemasonu, "The Potomac Science Center is a destination for environmental science research and special events along the Chesapeake Bay watershed."⁠ ⁠ Not only does he facility meet LEED Silver certification standards, the research facility includes laboratories, lecture halls, event spaces, and outdoor trails. ⁠ ⁠ Owner: @georgemasonu⁠ Contractor: @eereedconstruction⁠ Sustainability: @abovegreen⁠ PC: @georgemasonu⁠ Architect: @hksarchitects⁠ Target: LEED Silver

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    Houston Midtown Park is an embodiment of community connectedness.⁠ ⁠ We helped this project achieve SITES certification, meaning that this urban oasis was effective in creating a landscape that helps reduce water demand, reduces energy consumption, and improves human health by increasing outdoor recreation opportunities.⁠ ⁠ Owner: Camden Properties, Midtown⁠ Landscape Architect:@hlslandscape⁠ Contractor: @millisdevelopment⁠ Landscape Architect: @designworkshop⁠ Sustainability: @abovegreen⁠ Photography: @designworkshop⁠ SITES Certified⁠

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    Did you know that a key factor in LEED certification is community connectivity? ⁠ ⁠ In the heart of Philly's Art District, @southstarlofts is a LEED Silver apartment minute minutes from the city's best retail and restaurants.⁠ ⁠ In fact, commuting has never been easier with the Broad Street Subway Station a stone's throw away.⁠ ⁠ Owner: Dranoff⁠ Architect: @jkrparchitects⁠ Contractor: @clemensconstruction⁠ PC: @southstarlofts⁠ LEED SILVER

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    @southstarlofts offers luxury, environmentally-minded loft living right off the Avenue of the Arts in Philadelphia. ⁠ ⁠ The community features spacious apartments with sustainable details such as bamboo flooring, granite countertops and floor to ceiling windows for optimal daylighting... not to mention gorgeous views of the surrounding city.⁠ ⁠ We helped this project achieve LEED Silver by offering New Construction phase sustainable reporting.⁠ ⁠ Check out our feed for more inspiration!⁠ ⁠ Owner: Dranoff⁠ Architect: @jkrparchitects⁠ Contractor: @clemensconstruction⁠ PC: @southstarlofts⁠ LEED SILVER

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    Loft living looks so good in LEED Silver! We are so happy to have worked as New Construction phase leed consultants on @southstarlofts!⁠ ⁠ Owner: Dranoff⁠ Architect: @jkrparchitects⁠ Contractor: @clemensconstruction⁠ Sustainability: @abovegreen⁠ PC: @southstarlofts⁠ LEED SILVER

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    We love seeing LEED Silver housing in the City of Brotherly Love!⁠ ⁠ Owner: Dranoff⁠ Architect: @jkrparchitects⁠ Contractor: @clemensconstruction⁠ PC: @southstarlofts⁠ LEED SILVER

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    Green spaces are productive spaces.⁠ ⁠ Owners: National Association of Broadcasters⁠ Architecture: @hickokcole⁠ Sustainability: @abovegreen⁠ Pending LEED Silver

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    As the National Association of Broadcasters relies on the grassroots strength of its television and radio members, they built an impressive headquarters that would help encourage the innovation of their industry. From room to room, the building breathes a creative spark of imagination into the corporate setting.⁠ ⁠ Owners: National Association of Broadcasters⁠ Architecture: @hickokcole⁠ Sustainability: @abovegreen⁠ Pending LEED Silver

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    True innovation always considers the past.⁠ ⁠ Owners: National Association of Broadcasters⁠ Architecture: @hickokcole⁠ Sustainability: @abovegreen⁠ Pending LEED Silver

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    The National Association of Broadcasters is dedicated to innovation. Not only do they strive to innovate the broadcasting industry, but they implemented innovative sustainable design in the construction of their DC office!⁠ ⁠ Owners: National Association of Broadcasters⁠ Architecture: @hickokcole⁠ Sustainability: @abovegreen⁠ Pending LEED Silver

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    For a space to achieve LEED certification, every detail must be taken into consideration. From the recycled content percentage of the flooring to the type of lighting fixtures, green buildings are designed for the health of our people and environment in mind.⁠ ⁠ Owners: National Association of Broadcasters⁠ Architecture: @hickokcole⁠ Sustainability: @abovegreen⁠ Pending LEED Silver

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    From temperature to air quality, lighting to noise conditions, taking an environmental approach to office design can increase the productivity of staff significantly. NAB's corporate headquarters was designed targeting LEED Silver with all of these details in mind.⁠ ⁠ Owners: National Association of Broadcasters⁠ Architecture: @hickokcole⁠ Sustainability: @abovegreen⁠ Pending LEED Silver

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    NAB is the chief advocate of broadcasters in our nation's capital, ensuring policymakers are informed on the issues that impact the broadcasting industry. Their choice to take sustainability into consideration for their Washington, DC headquarters is not only commendable but a testament to their overarching consideration. ⁠ ⁠ Owners: National Association of Broadcasters⁠ Architecture: @hickokcole⁠ Sustainability: @abovegreen⁠ Pending LEED Silver

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    The NAB headquarters is an impressive display of sustainable design. We love seeing the thought put into the design of every single detail. In fact, our work as project administrators gave us the opportunity to ensure that the building materials you see here all meet sustainable requirements.⁠ ⁠ Owners: National Association of Broadcasters⁠ Architecture: @hickokcole⁠ Sustainability: @abovegreen⁠ Pending LEED Silver

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    NAB's Hall of Fame was built to recognize industry leaders and innovators. In fact, the angled outside angles were built in reference to last century's broadcast boxes. ⁠ ⁠ Owners: National Association of Broadcasters⁠ Architecture: @hickokcole⁠ Sustainability: @abovegreen⁠ Pending LEED Silver

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    Mar 22

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    We absolutely love the aesthetic of this study space at NAB's headquarters. This wall was designed to look like the television "test" signal. ⁠ ⁠ Owners: National Association of Broadcasters⁠ Architecture: @hickokcole⁠ Sustainability: @abovegreen⁠ Pending LEED Silver

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    Mar 21

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    @hickokcole was able to design a stunning headquarters for NAB that met strict sustainability requirements and city codes. ⁠ ⁠ The strategic implementation of floor-to-ceiling windows maximize the natural sunlight while meeting the district's height limitations. ⁠ ⁠ Owners: National Association of Broadcasters⁠ Architecture: @hickokcole⁠ Sustainability: @abovegreen⁠ Pending LEED Silver

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    A common misconception about sustainable design is that there's a trade off in comfort or aesthetic. The details in NAB's Washington, DC headquarters prove how sharp a sustainable office space can be.⁠ ⁠ Owners: National Association of Broadcasters⁠ Architecture: @hickokcole⁠ Sustainability: @abovegreen⁠ Pending LEED Silver

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    Mar 19

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    NAB's headquarters features stunning sustainable features including floor-to-ceiling windows, wood paneling, and circular LED lighting fixtures.⁠ ⁠ Owners: National Association of Broadcasters⁠ Architecture: @hickokcole⁠ Sustainability: @abovegreen⁠ Pending LEED Silver

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    While the NAB headquarters is a modern building marked by sustainable design, you'll find nods to the industry's history throughout the building.⁠ ⁠ Owners: National Association of Broadcasters⁠ Architecture: @hickokcole⁠ Sustainability: @abovegreen⁠ Pending LEED Silver

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    Mar 17

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    The National Association of Broadcasters takes education very seriously. Their sustainably built DC headquarters includes thoughtfully appointed spaces for self study and collaboration. ⁠ ⁠ Owners: National Association of Broadcasters⁠ Architecture: @hickokcole⁠ Sustainability: @abovegreen⁠ Pending LEED Silver

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    We love the clean design and sharp color palettes used in the NAB corporate office. While each room is different, they are unified in their sustainably constructed modernist design.⁠ ⁠ Owners: National Association of Broadcasters⁠ Architecture: @hickokcole⁠ Sustainability: @abovegreen⁠ Pending LEED Silver⁠

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    We loved working alongside @hickokcoke on the NAB office in Washington, DC. As LEED project administrators, we helped target LEED Silver throughout the design & construction phases.⁠ ⁠ Owners: National Association of Broadcasters⁠ Architecture: @hickokcole⁠ Sustainability: @abovegreen⁠ Pending LEED Silver

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    Mar 14

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    The NAB corporate building takes their brand consistency very seriously. We love that even the bathroom signs are broadcasting inspired!⁠ ⁠ Owners: National Association of Broadcasters⁠ Architecture: @hickokcole⁠ Sustainability: @abovegreen⁠ Pending LEED Silver

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    Mar 13

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    Every detail counts. From the stunning wood floors to the modern chairs design, the NAB DC office is a thoughtful display of modern design and sustainable materials.⁠ ⁠ Owners: National Association of Broadcasters⁠ Architecture: @hickokcole⁠ Sustainability: @abovegreen⁠ Pending LEED Silver⁠

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    Mar 12

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    NAB is the chief advocate of broadcasters in our nation's capital, ensuring policymakers are informed on the issues that impact the broadcasting industry. Their DC office serves as an educational hub with sustainable infrastructure creating an uplifting space within which to inspire innovative thought and practice.⁠ ⁠ Owners: National Association of Broadcasters⁠ Architecture: @hickokcole⁠ Sustainability: @abovegreen⁠ Pending LEED Silver⁠

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    Mar 11

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    NAB is the chief advocate of broadcasters in our nation's capital, ensuring policymakers are informed on the issues that impact the broadcasting industry. We are thrilled to have helped @hickokcole in targeting LEED Silver in the design of their corporate office. The future is bright!⁠ ⁠ Owners: National Association of Broadcasters⁠ Architecture: @hickokcole⁠ Sustainability: @abovegreen⁠ Pending LEED Silver⁠
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