We have earned a reputation as a builder with the experience to help clients reach their green building goals. Manhattan is recognized by ENR as a Top Green Builder and has more than $2 billion in sustainable projects underway or completed.
Maximize Your Project’s Sustainability
We understand that the most effective way to impact the sustainability of a project is during the design stage and we give our clients the tools they need to make the best decisions before the first shovel hits the ground. Our Builder-Driven Pre-construction service provides early, on-going analysis of the sustainable features of a project during the design stage. Our life-cycle cost analysis helps you to determine which features are the most effective in reducing your project’s carbon footprint. We save you money by giving you accurate information to make informed decisions early, when making changes is less costly.
Reach Your Green Building Goals
If your goal is to earn U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certification for your project, we assist you by providing a LEED Green Building Rating System impact analysis taking into account your specific project type. Our LEED Accredited Professionals have the expertise to identify the nuances in the rating system as it relates to your project to help you reach your desired level of certification. As you select sustainable design features, our analysis provides you information regarding cost and LEED point impact of those decisions.
Find Your Balance
Our sustainable feature life cycle cost analysis and LEED Rating System impact analysis help you find the balance between building green and cost that is right for your sustainable project goals.
Sustainable Building
When the shovel hits the ground, we have sustainable building practices that ensure your project will be constructed with the environment in mind. Reuse and recycling of building materials, car pooling staff to site and ordering materials manufactured locally to reduce emissions are a few simple examples of building green. We don’t stop with the obvious. We look for additional ways to build green unique to your project.
Recent Green Building Case Summaries
The World of Coca-Cola - Atlanta, Georgia
The 93,000 square foot World of Coca-Cola project, completed in May 2007, is a corporate attraction in downtown Atlanta that showcases the company and its brands in an interactive museum. Awarded LEED Gold Certification, the project used 20% green or recycled construction materials, including bamboo and recycled rubber flooring. Along with the recycled materials, almost 90% of the construction waste was salvaged, reused or recycled. The exterior landscaping includes light-colored paving, vegetated grounds and a reflective roof to reduce the urban “heat island” effect. Inside, the air quality is enhanced by low-emission paints, adhesives, sealants and carpeting. The entire building is 30% more energy efficient than required by the Georgia energy codes.
Trammell Crow Energy Center Phase I, Houston Texas
Awarded the LEED Silver Certification 2008, Phase I of the Energy Center complex, located in Houston’s Energy Corridor, is the largest office building in Houston to obtain this designation. By using high-efficiency chillers, reduced-flow faucets and fixtures, and drip irrigation, this 332,000 square foot space operates approximately 15% more efficiently than buildings of similar size. A CO2 based demand-controlled ventilation system controls the amount of outside air brought into the building; and safer sealants and adhesives preserve the air inside. Overall, the use of recycled and regional building materials reduced waste and environmental impact during construction. Trammell Crow Energy Center Phase II is currently under construction and LEED registered seeking LEED Silver certification.
Clemson University Advanced Materials Research Laboratory - Anderson, South Carolina
Clemson University’s Advanced Materials Research Laboratory is the first public facility in South Carolina to receive LEED certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. The 111,000 square foot facility was completed in July 2004 and includes 28 laboratories, offices and an assembly area. Through recycling and reuse, Manhattan diverted more than 75% of construction waste from this project from being sent to landfills. By commissioning laboratory fume hoods and low-emission furniture, the facility received “innovation in design” LEED credits. By utilizing the fare-free Clemson Area Transit System, which services the building, this project has also helped to reduce overall pollution created by commuters. The installation of bicycle racks and pedestrian/non-motorized vehicle paths has further supported efforts to reduce automobile pollution.
