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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:

Located in campus targeting LEED Neighborhood Development certification
Superior water efficiency targeting over 30% reduction in potable water usage and zero potable water used for irrigation
Extensive incorporation of recycled and regional materials.
Advanced permanent ventilation monitoring systems to ensure adequate indoor air quality
Development location promotes community connectivity by being situated near multiple subway station
Bicycle storage and changing rooms on-site.
High-albedo roof to counteract the heat island effect.
Low-emitting materials to contribute to maintaining exceptional indoor air quality for occupant comfort.
Occupant-oriented thermal comfort design and verification to ensure optimal occupant comfort
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:

Development location promotes community connectivity by being situated near multiple subway stations
Daylight responsive lighting controls and Energy Star rated equipment used throughout
Low flow plumbing fixtures throughout
Extensive use of recycled and regionally sourced materials, over 75% of construction debris salvaged or recycled
Open office plan to maximize views for all employees
Advanced permanent ventilation monitoring systems to ensure adequate indoor air quality
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
Indoor air quality monitoring system Comprehensive green cleaning plan
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:

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