Delta Air Lines LaGuardia Terminal

LEED for New Construction 

  • Building Type: Airline Terminal
  • Location: LaGuardia Airport, NY
  • Owner: Delta Airlines / Port Authority
  • Architect: Corgan
  • Engineer of Record: Burns & McDonnell

e4, inc. is providing sustainability guidance, LEED implementation and documentation services to the owner and project team in all aspects of sustainable design for the phased construction to replace Terminal C and D with a new state of the art terminal. This scope includes site planning, high performance building strategies, energy and water efficiency, material selection, green cleaning program and educational outreach.  

Columbia University – The Forum

LEED for New Construction Gold Certified

  • Building Type: Academic Offices and Conference Center
  • Building Size: 57,000 Square Feet
  • Location: Manhattan, NY
  • Owner: Coumbia University, MDG
  • Architect: Renzo Piano Building Workshop
  • Architect of Record: Dattner Architects
  • MEP Engineer: WSP – Flack + Kurtz
  • Contractor: Skanska

Selected Sustainability Features:

  1. Located in campus targeting LEED Neighborhood Development certification
  2. Superior water efficiency targeting over 30% reduction in potable water usage and zero potable water used for irrigation
  3. Extensive incorporation of recycled and regional materials.
  4. Advanced permanent ventilation monitoring systems to ensure adequate indoor air quality
  5. Development location promotes community connectivity by being situated near multiple subway station
  6. Bicycle storage and changing rooms on-site.
  7. High-albedo roof to counteract the heat island effect.
  8. Low-emitting materials to contribute to maintaining exceptional indoor air quality for occupant comfort.
  9. Occupant-oriented thermal comfort design and verification to ensure optimal occupant comfort
  10. Green cleaning program to minimize effects of harsh, corrosive, and caustic chemicals on occupants and the environment.
     

The Associated Press Headquarters, NY

LEED for Commercial Interiors Gold Certified

  • Building Type: Corporate Office
  • Building Size: 172,500 Square Feet
  • Location: New York, NY
  • Owner: The Associated Press
  • Architect: TPG Architecture, LLP
  • MEP Engineer: Robert Derector Associates
  • Contractor: J.T. Magen & Company

Selected Sustainability Features:

  1. Development location promotes community connectivity by being situated near multiple subway stations
  2. Daylight responsive lighting controls and Energy Star rated equipment used throughout
  3. Low flow plumbing fixtures throughout
  4. Extensive use of recycled and regionally sourced materials, over 75% of construction debris salvaged or recycled
  5. Open office plan to maximize views for all employees
  6. Advanced permanent ventilation monitoring systems to ensure adequate indoor air quality
  7. High Indoor Air Quality by utilizing low-emitting materials to contribute to maintaining exceptional indoor air quality for occupant comfort and purchasing all systems furniture and seating GreenGuard certified
  8. Indoor air quality monitoring system Comprehensive green cleaning plan
  9. Owner committed bring awareness using the project as a “green” teaching tool

One World Observatory

LEED for Commercial Interiors Platinum Certified

  • Building Type: Observatory (Mixed Use Office Retail)
  • Building Size: 125,000 Square Feet
  • Location: Manhattan, NY
  • Owner: Legends Attractions
  • Architect: Montroy | Anderson | DeMarco
  • MEP Engineer: AMA Consulting
  • Contractor: JRM Construction

Selected Sustainability Features:

  1. Over 40% reduction in potable water usage
  2. Over 40% reduction in lighting power density
  3. Extensive use of ENERGY STAR certified equipment to give the visitors an unforgettable experience while being exceptionally energy efficient
  4. Extensive incorporation of recycled materials, as well as building materials harvested and manufactured regionally.
  5. Combination of low-VOC building materials and furniture and excellent ventilation and air filtration infrastructure provides exceptional indoor air quality and occupant comfort, as well as additional ventilation.
  6. Green cleaning program to minimize negative effects of harsh, corrosive, and caustic chemicals on occupants as well as the environment.
  7. Low-VOC building materials, paints, and flooring to contribute to maintaining exceptional indoor air quality for occupant comfort.
  8. Occupant-oriented thermal comfort and lighting design and verification to ensure optimal occupant comfort
  9. Committed to a multi-year renewable energy contract, showing commitment to supporting clean energy
  10. Tracked over 90% of construction waste diverted from landfills.
  11. Development location promotes community connectivity by being situated near multiple subway stations

Barclays Center

LEED for New Construction Silver Certified

  • Building Type: Sports Arena
  • Building Size: 675,000 Square Feet
  • Location: Brooklyn, NY
  • Owner: FCRC
  • Architect: AECOM Ellerbe Becket
  • MEP Engineer: WSP Flack + Kurtz
  1. Selected Sustainability Features:
  2. Onsite stormwater retention and reuse system
  3. Located above 3rd largest public transportation hub in New York City
  4. Comprehensive transportation management program
  5. Waterless urinals and low flow fixtures throughout facility
  6. Materials and internal finishes with little or no VOC content
  7. Extensive use of recycled and regionally sourced materials

Bank of America Headquarters at One Bryant Park

LEED for Core & Shell Platinum Certified

  • Building Type: Commercial Office
  • Building Size: 54 Story, 2,100,000 Square Feet
  • Location: New York, NY
  • Owner: Bank of America / The Durst Organization
  • Architect: Cook + Fox Architects
  • MEP Engineer: Jaros Baum & Bolles
  1. Selected Sustainability Features:
  2. 4.6 megawatt combined heat and power plant
  3. Thermal ice storage system
  4. Under-floor air HVAC distribution
  5. MERV 15 filtration on all base building air handling units
  6. Stormwater and greywater storage and reuse system
  7. Waterless urinals and low flow fixtures
  8. Substitution of blast furnace slag for over 45% of cement materials
  9. Extensive use of recycled and regionally sourced materials
  10. Materials and internal finishes with little or no VOC content
  11. Over 90% of construction debris salvaged or recycled
  12. Extensive and ongoing commissioning process
  13. Tenant sustainable design and construction guidelines

1214 Fifth Avenue – Mt. Sinai Tower

Achieved LEED for New Construction Silver Certification

  • Building Type: Multi-use Residential
  • Building Size: 42 Story, 420,000 Square Feet
  • Location: New York, NY
  • Owner: Durst Fetner Residential
  • Design Architect: Pelli Clarke Pelli Architects
  • Executive Architect: SLCE Architects
  • MEP Engineer: Jaros Baum & Bolles
  • Construction Manager: Gotham Construction Company
  1. Selected Sustainability Features:
  2. Extensive daylight and views
  3. Utilizes district steam and chilled water system
  4. Bike storage facilities
  5. Low flow plumbing fixtures and throughout
  6. Low-emitting adhesives, sealants, paints, coatings and carpet
  7. FSC certified wood flooring
  8. Extensive use of recycled and regionally sourced materials
  9. Comprehensive green cleaning program

The Helena

LEED for New Construction Gold Certified

  • Building Type: Multi-family Residential
  • Building Size: 38 Story, 600,000 Square Feet
  • Location: New York, NY
  • Owner: Durst Fetner Residential
  • Architect: FXFOWLE Architects
  • MEP Engineer: WSP Flack + Kurtz
  1. Selected Sustainability Features:
  2. Microturbine combined heat and power system
  3. Onsite blackwater treatment plant and water reuse system
  4. Solar photovoltaic installation
  5. Use of blast furnace slag for 45% of cementitious materials.
  6. Majority of wood products certified as sustainable by the FSC
  7. Motion sensors in stairways and corridors to control lighting
  8. Master switch at front door of all residential units
  9. Energy Star appliances in all residential units

WNYC Radio Broadcast Headquarters

LEED for Commercial Interiors Gold Certified

  • Building Type: Radio Broadcast Headquarters
  • Building Size: 56,000 Square Feet
  • Location: New York, NY
  • Owner: WNYC Radio
  • Design Architect: TPG Architecture / Kostow Greenwood
  • MEP Engineer: AMA Consulting Engineers, P.C.
  1. Selected Sustainability Features:
  2. Over 53% HVAC energy cost savings
  3. Energy Star rated equipment used throughout
  4. Daylight responsive lighting controls
  5. Open office plan to maximize views for all employees
  6. Bike storage and shower facilities
  7. Low flow plumbing fixtures throughout
  8. Low-emitting adhesives, sealants, paints, coatings and carpet
  9. All systems furniture and seating is GreenGuard certified
  10. Majority of wood products certified as sustainable by the FSC
  11. Extensive use of recycled and regionally sourced materials
  12. Comprehensive green cleaning plan

Moscow City Tower

Targeting LEED for Core & Shell Gold Pre-Certification

  • Building Type: Mixed Use
  • Building Size: 1800 ft tall, 5,000,000 sf
  • Location: Moscow City, Russia
  • Owner: RussianLand
  • Design Architect: Foster & Partners
  • MEP Engineer: Waterman International
  1. Selected Sustainability Features:
  2. Brownfield redevelopment
  3. Erosion & Sedimentation Control
  4. A floor plate shaped to maximize natural daylight harvesting
  5. Designed for natural and mixed ventilation
  6. Vegetated pathways and high albedo hardscapes
  7. High performance low emissivity triple glazed glass curtain wall
  8. Ventilation rates 30% above ASHRAE standard
  9. Filtration of over 90% annual rainfall
  10. Recycling of rainwater for irrigation and flush-fixture requirements
  11. Reduction of potable water use by at least 30%
  12. Measurement & Verification capability for base building and tenants
  13. Construction waste recycling of at least 50%
  14. Extensive use of recycled and regionally sourced materials
  15. Materials and internal finishes with little or no VOC content
  16. Periodic IAQ monitoring and analysis of tenant spaces
  17. Extensive and ongoing commissioning process
  18. Tenant Environmental Guidelines

Project is currently on hold.

Henry Miller’s Theatre

LEED for Commercial Interiors Gold Certified

  • Building Type: Broadway Theatre
  • Building Size: 57,000 Square Feet
  • Location: New York, NY
  • Owner: Roundabout Theatre Company
  • Design Architect: Cook + Fox Architects
  • MEP Engineer: Jaros Baum & Bolles
  1. Selected Sustainability Features:
  2. Located in LEED for Core & Shell Platinum Certified Base Building
  3. Low flow plumbing fixtures including waterless urinals
  4. Extensive use of rapidly renewable materials
  5. Low flow plumbing fixtures throughout
  6. Low-emitting adhesives, sealants, paints, coatings and carpet
  7. Extensive use of recycled and regionally sourced materials
  8. Comprehensive green cleaning plan