Case Studies

NGBS Impact Case Studies

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

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The Ellery NYC

Located in Hell's Kitchen Clinton Preservation District, only minutes from Bryant Park, Hudson Yards, Rockefeller Center, and Time Square, this new mixed-use building earned NGBS Green Certification at the Silver level through optimizing energy usage, enhancing water efficiency, and achieving superior indoor air quality. Eighty-two units are reserved for residents at 40% to 120% of the area median income (AMI), ranging in eligible income from $32,023 to $183,000.

ECO Mesa

Repurposing a small, underutilized lot in Downtown Mesa, AZ, ECO Mesa is the future of urban living, designed with sustainability, walkability, and community living in mind. The seven-story building spans 179,227 square feet, featuring 102 residential units—including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments—while accommodating local restauranteurs and retailers offering a broad variety of experiences for residents and the community on the ground floor. Situated in the vibrant center of Downtown Mesa's cultural hub, ECO Mesa is close to shops, restaurants, and entertainment venues as well as the light rail system providing quick access to the entire valley.

Dolce by Wyndham Hollywood

Dolce by Wyndham Hollywood serves as a notable example of urban hospitality that integrates both cultural and environmental considerations.

Grove Central

Located adjacent to Miami's Coconut Grove train station, Grove Central is a mixed-use, transit-oriented community designed to reduce auto reliance through public transit, improved walkability with sidewalks, street crossings, bike trails, and nearby community resources.

The Standard at College Park

The Standard at College Park presents a student housing approach that blends residential and commercial spaces. The building offers a range of unit types, each with high-speed internet, stainless steel appliances, in-unit laundry, and basic furnishings to suit students and young professionals.

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.

COTS Peterboro

COTS Peterboro, originally the Hotel Imperial in Detroit Michigan, was purchased in 1983 for $1.5 million and converted to a headquarters that offers 56 supportive units spanning eight stories, providing those with nowhere to call home a safe, and green, residence.

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.

Wrigleyville Lofts

Wrigleyville Lofts is a new mixed-use building in the Wrigleyville community, located in a well-connected part of Chicago, offering a variety of public transportation methods and a view of the historic Wrigleyville stadium.

West 38

West 38 is a 165-unit multifamily mixed-use development which took advantage of the HUD financial incentives to aid in the expansion of the up-and-coming city of Wheat Ridge, Colorado. The building showcases a variety of green features, including low-flow fixtures, ENERGY STAR appliances, and smart irrigation controls, as well as future-proof design choices, namely electric vehicle charging stations and a solar-ready roof.

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