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National & Award-Winning
Green Building Consultants

Experts in LEED® Project Consulting, Whole Building Commissioning, and Envelope Commissioning Services

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Celebrating Our 13th Year in Business

We support federal, municipal, and private new construction projects across all 50 states

We are consultants who help architects, builders, and developers design and verify the performance of their spaces. We provide Third Party Certification (LEED, SITES, WELL, Guiding Principles), energy modeling, building commissioning, envelope commissioning, thermography, and air barrier testing services.

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.

Company Leadership

We are project managers, architects, and engineers 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.

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.

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.

Julian
Potter

Commissioning Engineer

Julian Potter has been practicing the art of optimizing energy performance since Above Green’s first project in 2007. Educated as an architect, Julian uses eQuest to simulate energy performance and provide recommendations for improvement. He is a LEED AP and often works remotely from Italy, where he is helping to design and build a yoga retreat.

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).

Miles
Abernathy

Assistant 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.

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Featured Project

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.

We Serve Owners, Designers, and Contractors

Services 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 expert team operates as a go-to resource providing comprehensive or itemized services for third party certification programs and for troubleshooting challenging and 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.

+ 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.

+ 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.

+ 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.

+ Green Globes Certification Consulting

Our team has helped clients meet Green Globes and Guiding Principles Certification requirements, which are based on many of the same practices as in the LEED program.

+ 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.

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.

+ Indoor Air Quality Assessment

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

+ Life Cycle Assessment

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.

+ 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.

+ Renewable Energy Studies

We help project teams evaluate the suitability of sites for solar and other renewable energy strategies. We also maintain relationships with Renewable Energy Credit brokers.

+ Carbon Footprint Analysis

We have supported customers who want to benchmark their carbon footprint using the Carbon Disclosure Project Tier I or Tier II carbon footprint analysis methodology.

+ 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.

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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

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

Colorado

Carbondale Kroger

UMB Bank

Verizon Data Center

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 

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

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

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

DREM Speculative Office Project

Kansas

Fort Leavenworth Building 47

Fort Leavenworth 35th Readiness Center

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

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

 

Massachussetts

Arlington Community Safety Building

Berkshire Community College

MGM Head Start

MGM Kringle Emporium

Barnes ANGB Hangar 15

Minnesota

MNANG Stillwater Readiness Center

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

Nevada

Nellis AFB F35 Parts Storage Building

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

North Carolina

Ashville Fire Station

Ohio

Rainey Art Institute

Devry Institute of Technology

Oregon

US Forest Service Crescent District Office

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

American Business Continuity Dome

Gencore Office Park

RedRocks Community College

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

Washington

Washington State Department of Transportation

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

 

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New York, New York
1441 Broadway
3rd Floor
New York, NY 10018
Los Angeles, California
355 S. Grand Ave.
Suite 2450
Los Angeles, CA 90071
Middleburg, Virginia
8 North Jay Street
3rd Floor
Middleburg, VA 20117
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