The successful completion of the LEED certification for Three Eldridge Place was supported by the property’s architect, Gensler Architects; general contractor, E.E. Reed Construction; and consultants DBR Engineering Consultants and AIR Engineering. The CB Richard Ellis team of John Pruitt, Jessica Ochoa and Kristal Rabel is managing lease-up of the property.
The certification was based on a number of green design features that positively impact the property itself and the broader community. The use of recycled materials accounted for approximately 20% of overall construction requirements. The architect and the property’s management teams also met high standards of sustainability aligned with the LEED model of energy and water conservation, site stewardship and resource efficiency.
Landscape watering requirements have been halved through the use of native plantings and mechanical water control systems that efficiently divert storm water for landscape irrigation. As a result of these and similar conservation practices, Three Eldridge Place has reduced estimated energy consumption to approximately 10.5% below average levels and earned the ENERGY STAR label.
Sustainability initiatives focused on the creation of ‘green’ working environments that maximize natural daylight and reduce overall energy costs passed through to tenants. Indoor air quality was enhanced by low-emitting building materials, pollutant control systems and chemically-safe cleaning products and practices. In addition to lower energy costs, these programs promote employee health and productivity. Potential benefits for tenants include higher employee satisfaction, lower absenteeism and reduced medical costs.
