Savannah, Georgia’s new Ellis Square Visitor’s Center warmly welcomes visitors and demonstrates the city’s commitment to a sustainable future. The Center is the city’s first LEED certified project and is rebirth of an historic Savannah Square. Ellis Square is one of the original squares and was historically the site of the City Market but spent its most recent forty years as a parking deck. Read more

Currently in the design phase, the Chatham County Fleet Services building is expected to break ground in October 2011. It will be one of the first Chatham County buildings certified under the new LEED certification policy adopted by the County.

Replacing the existing Stephen’s County High School was a tall order in itself, but the School Board’s decision to pursue LEED for Schools certification during the design process added another wrinkle. However, the 400,000 sf high school is currently planning on earning LEED S certification by the end of the year as construction wraps up in October.

When students occupy the building, they will notice high-efficiency T5 lights connected to occupancy sensors in every classroom, as well as a high-efficiency water source heat pump HVAC system to keep comfortable and cut energy use over 15%. Low flow plumbing fixtures and kitchen equipment cut water use nearly 40%, while an emphasis on both regional materials and high recycled content components result in a highly durable school that will last generations. Low VOC finishes were used throughout, and all furniture is GreenGuard certified to help maintain air quality and an effective learning environment.

The LEED NC Gold certified Effingham Country Courthouse is a renovation of a Springfield, GA’s historic courthouse originally constructed in the early 1900s. Nearly 100% of the building shell was preserved, and over 60% of interior walls were able to be restored. Original heart pine woodwork was restored by hand. A high-efficiency VRV HVAC systems provides zoned cooling and climate controls, while and ERV provides pre-conditioned fresh air. Read more

The Effingham Career Academy is a 45,000 sf learning center to teach technical skills to high school students. The Effingham Career Academy (currently under construction) features a high-efficiency VAV HVAC system, a 30 kw solar array, lighting controlled by occupancy and daylight sensors, and low-E glass with shading devices to reduce energy consumption by nearly 30%. Read more

The new addition to Clarendon Hospital is looking out for the health and well-being of patients before they enter the building. The 30,000-square-foot addition, currently under construction, is the premiere LEED certified project in Clarendon, SC. Read more

Mercer Admissions and Visitors Center will be Mercer University’s first LEED certified project and is currently under construction. The 7,000-square-foot renovation and addition features a historic rehab, new construction, and a host of sustainable design features. Spray foam insulation will reduce air infiltration in the new portion and blown cellulose will fill the un-insulated walls of the existing structure. Read more

The Armed Forces Reserve Center, located at the Ft Mcclellan Training Site in Alexandria, AL, is a two story, 30,000 sf facility pursuing LEED Gold certification. The project features geothermal heating and cooling, low flow plumbing fixtures, and numerous stormwater measures. Currently under construction, the project will be complete Q1 2012.

The Ft Stewart 3rd Brigade Headquarters is a two-story administrative building encompassing roughly 55,000 sf in Ft Stewart, GA. As per Army Corp requirements, all buildings must be LEED Silver certifiable. The 3rd Brigade HQ features a high performance building envelope, high efficiency HVAC and lighting, low flow plumbing fixtures, and onsite stormwater management. The building uses 30% less energy and 40% less water than a conventionally designed building.

The 4/10 Mountain Brigade Headquarters is located in Ft Polk, LA. At nearly 40,000 sf, this two story administrative structure is meeting the Army Corps LEED Silver requirement. The building features a high performance enveloped (including envelope commissioning), high efficiency chiller/boiler HVAC system, T5 and T8 lighting, and low emitting finishes throughout. The project’s estimated completion is Q1 2012.