Case Studies

NGBS Impact Case Studies

Real-world examples highlight the benefits and impact of sustainable materials

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The Pearl Apartments

The Pearl Apartments in Jackson, Miss. is a former Holiday Inn where the old motel rooms were converted into studio apartments for senior residents. Through a unique local partnership that addresses affordable housing and health disparities, The Pearl also offers health care services on-site. All five buildings earned the NGBS Green Certification at the Silver level. The moderate rehabilitation project included replacement of lighting, appliances, plumbing fixtures, and HVAC equipment.

Chronicle Mill

Chronicle Mill, built in 1901 and the first textile mill in Belmont, is an adaptive reuse property just outside Charlotte, spanning a 7-acre site. It includes two buildings with 238 apartments, about 9,000 square feet of commercial space, and the public coworking area known as Mill Collective.

Grayson Lofts at Wakefield Station

Grayson Lofts at Wakefield Station is a contemporary and industrial-chic multifamily community, converted from the former Harvard Knitting Mills, once the largest employer in Wakefield, employing 20% of all mill workers in New England. The redesigned brick building features three newly added stories over the original three story structure.

The Arlington of Poughkeepsie

The Arlington of Poughkeepsie is a two-phase, multibuilding, mixed-use sustainable development. The surrounding area is home to Vassar College and a thriving business, cultural, and community center.

22 Light Street

An ideal downtown location, 22 Light Street is walkable to the historic seaport, the Inner Harbor, a landmark of the city of Baltimore, Maryland, public transportation, retail stores, and restaurants. This 40-unit apartment complex has a variety of 1- to 3-bedroom units. Each unit contains granite countertops, stainless steel appliances, smart thermostats, and hardwood floors.

Cargill Falls Mill

Located on the Quinebaug River, the historic Cargill Falls Mill in Putnam, Connecticut, has been transformed into over nine acres of residential space. A once successful cotton mill in the early 1800s, Cargill Falls Mill is now a unique apartment enclave in a thriving, sought-after community.

Broadstone Junction

The Broadstone Junction development transformed 12-acres of abandoned office buildings and asphalt parking lots into a vibrant new community that pays homage to its historic roots while also providing the modern, innovative features renters want.

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