Jefferson Green @ Journal Center

Jefferson Green | APS Tony Hillerman Middle School | The Thornburg Campus | UNLV SET | Kayenta Health Center | UNMHSC Domenici Center, Phase 2

This 85,000sf office building designed was designed to use 45% less energy and 30% less water than a typical office building, as well as incorporate a variety of low-emitting, recycled, and regional materials. Key sustainable features include an underfloor air distribution system, evaporative cooling, operable windows, extensive daylighting and views, and low-flow plumbing fixtures. The building has achieved a rare double LEED Gold certification. The project was awarded Gold under LEED for Core and Shell (LEED-CS) in March 2007, and Gold under LEED for Commercial Interiors (LEED-CI) in June 2007. EPA awarded Jefferson Green an Energy Star in June 2008 based on actual energy performance using data from utility bills. Jefferson Green’s rating of 99 places it in the top 1% of buildings in the nation for energy performance.

Location: Albuquerque, NM
Size: 85,000sf
LEED status: Achieved LEED-CS Gold and LEED-CI Gold

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