FEATURED PROJECTS
Metro Fire Station 19 - LEED NC Platinum
The Metro Nashville Fire Station #19 project (LEED ID# 1000053650) is a LEED-certified project having achieved Platinum level certification under the LEED-NC v2009 rating...MORE
MTSU Science Building - LEED NC Silver
The MTSU Science Building project is a LEED-certified project having achieved Silver level certification under the LEED NCv2.2 rating system. The project was awarded 33 o...MORE
- "A big Thanks to greenSTUDIO for all of your hard work. You were more than instrumental in the achievement of LEED EB certification... thank you for walking us through this." - CBRE - Asset Services -
- "Thank you! We would have never made it without your help." - MNPS Facility Planning & Construction -
- "greenSTUDIO should be an essential part of any LEED endeavor. Their expertise is next to none. Their document management and LEED product evaluation is unmatched. We were able to meet our LEED goal as a project with minimal effort from the contractor's staff." - Project Manager - Turner Logistics -
- "You are excellent at what you do and a real pleasure to work with! You made a difficult process very easy and I really appreciate working with great professionals!" - Director of Development - Highwoods Properties -
WHO WE ARE
greenSTUDIO is a sustainability consulting group focused on the built environment dedicated to providing innovative, timely, and informative consultation to assist building owners and operators in their effort to realize sustainability objectives and reduce their environmental impact in a fiscally and socially responsible way.
As a division of Hastings Architecture Associates, LLC located in Nashville, Tennessee, our background is rooted in architectural practice with extensive project management experience. We are well suited to explain concepts to a CEO, facilitate discussions among a design team, assist contractors with implementation, or coach an building manager with operational procedures.
APPROACH
greenSTUDIO has a comprehensive understanding of the dynamic factors involved with building and land development and operation. While we prefer to engage with our clients as early in the process as feasible, we are comfortable plugging in at any point along the way. Acting with a sense of urgency appropriate for the project’s pace and schedule, our approach begins with identifying opportunities and challenges posed by each unique project, followed by facilitation among project team members to identify solutions that solve problems, have low-environmental impact, and respect the financial barriers and potential savings as a result.
OUR TEAM
Mike Leonard
Managing Principal AIA, CSI, LEED FELLOW, LEED AP (BD+C, O+M)Mike Leonard / Managing Principal
Mike Leonard is the Managing Principal of greenSTUDIO, a division of Hastings Architecture Associates, LLC. Mike holds a Bachelor's Degree in Urban and Regional Planning and a dual Masters degree in Architecture and Construction Management from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.Mike is a founding member of the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Middle Tennessee Chapter and former three term Chairman of the Board of Directors. In 2002, he became one of the first architects in Tennessee to earn the LEED Accredited Professional credential. Since that time, Mike has developed extensive knowledge of the LEED green building rating system; serving as a facilitator for design teams and building owners on integrated design strategies and managing the LEED certification process. In 2015 he was elevated to LEED Fellow by the US Green Building Council.
Mike has also served on the Board of Directors for the Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) Nashville Chapter and is a past president. In 2005, he received the Environmental Stewardship Award from CSI for his promotion of green building principles. He speaks regularly on topics of sustainable design and LEED certification and has given presentations at various local and national conferences.
Erica Weeks
Associate AIA, LEED AP (BD+C, HOMES, ID+C, ND), WELL, EDACErica Weeks / Associate
Erica is a seasoned professional in the facilitation of high performance building projects, particularly those pursing LEED Certification. She is an avid proponent of green building and evidence based design. She earned her first LEED AP credential in 2006 and has participated as a LEED project manager on a wide range of projects in both Tennessee and California. Erica was one of the first 100 people in the country to earn EDAC credentials to help integrate research into the practice of design.eweeks@greenstudio.us
Noble Cummings
LEED Project Manager LEED AP BD+CNoble Cummings / LEED Project Manager
Noble has extensive experience facilitating the LEED certification process with project teams on a wide range of project types and sizes. His background in environmental science and sociology-anthropology is demonstrated in his particular interest and focus on human interaction relative to sustainability.
greenStUDIO University
greenSTUDIO is dedicated to continuous improvement in the delivery of architectural design services. Through informal and formal education and training sessions, gSu opportunities provide a chance to focus on elements of sustainability from various perspectives, including building owners, developers/investors, design team members, contractors, and building operators.
News
Fire Station 19 wins Environmental Stewardship Award
Fire Station 19 wins Environmental Stewardship Award / 06/16/2017
On June 16th, Governor Bill Haslam honored the Department of General Services team, led by Nancy Whittemore, that designed and construction the first LEED Platinum fire station in the southeast. greenSTUDIO's Mike Leonard celebrated with the team and looks forward to hosting a free tour of the building on Wednesday, June 28th at 12pm. To reserve a spot on the tour email socket@nashville.gov
Erica Weeks Featured on P3 People Podcast
Erica Weeks Featured on P3 People Podcast / 02/07/2017
Erica Weeks is featured on P3 Utah's People Podcasts! Join her, and host Steve Klass, as she discusses greenSTUDIO, the WELL Building Standard, and offers advice on how to improve sustainable building development.
USGBC Tours Tennessee's First WELL Building
USGBC Tours Tennessee's First WELL Building / 01/25/2017
Tuesday, January 24th Erica Weeks, Heather Mathias and Claudia Lofton led tours to USGBC Middle Tennessee Chapter members of the recently completed Lendlease office space inside 1201 Demonbreun. Lendlease is pursuing LEED for Commercial Interiors certification and certification under the WELL Building Standard for New Interiors. Discussion ranged from biophilia to agility-based work environments and attendees ended the evening over drinks and apps at Del Frisco's Grille.
Erica Weeks named one of NBJ's 2017 Women of Influence
Erica Weeks named one of NBJ's 2017 Women of Influence / 01/04/2017
The Nashville Business Journal has released this year's list of Women of Influence winners. An independent panel of judges, comprised of past winners, scored nominees on a variety of criteria, including professional accomplishments and community involvement. Our own Erica Weeks is among the 32 honorees to be recognized at this year's awards luncheon on February 8th!
Putting LEED Pilot Credits into Practice
Putting LEED Pilot Credits into Practice / 08/02/2016
Putting LEED Pilot Credits into Practice
July/August 2016
July/August 2016
Erica Weeks, a self-professed "enthusiastic pilot credit attempter," says that going after pilot credits makes good business sense. "A lot of the pilot credits that we have attempted have been in anticipation of them being credits on LEED v4 projects. It helps us to understand what we need to be looking for and to start building our database so that we can help our clients," says Weeks.
Weeks is a project manager with greenSTUDIO, which does sustainability consulting as a division of Hastings Architecture Associates in Nashville. Weeks says that she registers for several pilot credits with every project. While the team may only end up attempting one of the credits, they have gone through the process of evaluating the various opportunities to find a good fit.
For example, greenSTUDIO worked with AMSURG, an ambulatory surgery center management company, to renovate its corporate headquarters space in Nashville.
"Their mantra was 'wellness for employees'. We attempted the Design for Active Occupants pilot credit for that project because it worked so well with their mantra to have all of their staff and people move through the building via open, beautiful stairways that were naturally lit versus taking the elevator all of the time," says Weeks.
By purchasing furniture that is low-emitting by LEED requirements, and by going above the required 50 percent threshold, the project achieved an extra point for innovation for Environmentally Preferable Interior Finishes and Furnishings. "[AMSURG] liked the idea of attempting this as a pilot credit because it shows that they were transforming their company and wanting to do more sustainable things, which included three floors of all new furniture being from more sustainably minded sources," says Weeks.
For Weeks, having the opportunity to help improve USGBC's pilot credits provides another benefit of using them. "With each revision that is published, they do make some tweaks and changes according to the comments that make some things a little bit easier," she says.
There's one more benefit. In addition to gaining the points, achieving pilot credits offers companies like greenSTUDIO bragging rights. "When you can say that you've earned one of these pilot credits that go above and beyond the standard criteria that everyone is used to, that gives you a marketable statement; a statement showing your commitment to doing things better," says Weeks.
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Careers
ENERGY MODELER
Job DescriptiongreenSTUDIO is seeking a highly motivated Energy Modeler to assist our sustainability consulting group. The EM position will be responsible for preparing energy simulation models for the purpose of evaluating energy conservation strategies in architectural design projects, in addition to preparing documentation required for LEED certification.
This position will be responsible for:
- Preparation of preliminary and final design
energy simulation models for LEED project documentation.
- Preparation of written summary reports and
presentations to client and project team members.
- Uploading results and supporting documentation from the
energy modeling process to LEED Online.
- Responding to requests for clarifications from LEED
project reviewers as they relate to the energy model.
- Review of non-LEED architecture projects for determination of best practices
for orientation, skin and electricity-consuming systems.
The Energy Modeler must demonstrate:
- Comprehensive understanding of all the building systems related to energy performance
and the information needed to construct a model using the selected software.
- Ability to understand and explain capabilities and limitations of modeling software for the
strategies the team would like to pursue. - Awareness of how much time the design team
needs to provide information, feedback, and responses to the modeling exercise.
- Experience with design phase modeling.
- Ability to demonstrate how energy modeling can be used to perform cost-benefit analysis.
- Experience in modeling projects using ASHRAE 90.1, Appendix G, or a thorough
understanding of this approach.
- Ability to perform quality control reviews to ensure that modeling inputs accurately reflect
the proposed and Appendix G baseline design.
- Ability to validate the model through review of actual utility bills during occupancy.
Requirements:
- Bachelor degree in architecture, mechanical engineering, or related field (emphasis on
energy management is preferred).
- Energy modeling experience: 3 years +
- A strong background in sustainable design solutions and LEED green building certification.
- LEED AP BD+C credential (must be obtained within one year of employment).
- Ability to read construction documents and Revit/ BIM models, and to extrapolate
information from design narratives.
- Experience modeling buildings with complex geometry and systems.
- Proficient in Trace 700 energy modeling software, or other energy modeling software
approved for LEED project submittal such as EnergyPlus, eQUEST, and HAP.
- Knowledge of conceptual modeling tools like Ecotect, Rhino and Sefaira a plus.
- Revit proficiency desired.
- Good working knowledge of IECC codes and ASHRAE Standards, especially 90.1.
- Self-starter with the ability to interact with a variety of project team members.
REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor degree in architecture, mechanical engineering, or related field (emphasis on energy management is preferred). Energy modeling experience: 3 years +CONTACT:
Please send all resumes and inquires for this position to: future@greenstudio.usMilestones
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RECOGNITION / 2016
Meridian One - Recertification - 7/12/2016
LEED O+M CERTIFIED [LEED Dynamic Plaque]Meridian Two Recertification - 7/12/2016
LEED O+M SILVER [LEED Dynamic Plaque]Vanderbilt Vaccine Research Program - 5/4/2016
LEED CI GOLDBurton Hills VI - 4/21/2016
LEED CS CertifiedNashville Metro Fire Station #19 - 2/22/2016
LEED NC PlatinumNashville Metro Fire Station #20 - 2/17/2016
LEED NC SILVERVUMC Dept of Biochemistry Renovation - 2/16/2016
LEED CI GOLD
RECOGNITION / 2015
TSC Distribution Center - Casa Grande AZ - 11/23/2015
LEED NC SILVERMike Leonard named LEED Fellow - 10/20/2015
Mike Leonard elevated to the prestigious group of LEED Fellows - inducted along with 34 others in the 2015 class during an awards celebration in Washington D.C.greenSTUDIO Office Space - 7/23/2015
LEED CI PLATINUMATRIA Corporate Center - Recertification - 7/22/2015
LEED O+M RecertificationAmSurg Corporation - 7/15/2015
LEED CI GOLDLed certification for First Tennessee Park, achieving certification prior to opening day - 4/9/2015
First Tennessee Park - 4/9/2015
LEED NC SILVER [First LEED Silver MiLB Ballpark]Bellevue Branch Library - 3/19/2015
LEED NC GOLDTwelve | Twelve - 2/4/2015
LEED NC CERTIFIEDSoutheast Davidson Library & Community Center - 1/7/2015
LEED CI GOLD
RECOGNITION / 2014
Ford Ice Center - 12/22/2014
LEED NC GOLDVUMC Drug Discovery Lab - 12/18/2014
LEED CI GOLDMidtown Hills Police Precinct - 12/17/2014
LEED NC GOLDTractor Supply Company - Store Support Center - 11/7/2014
LEED NC SILVERGoff Health Sciences and Technology Building - 10/16/2014
LEED NC SILVERMTSU Science Building - 10/13/2014
LEED NC SILVERRose Park Math and Science Magnet Middle Prep - 10/2/2014
LEED for Schools SILVERWarren and Moore College and the Kissam Ctr - 9/4/2014
LEED NC GOLDChase Corporate Center - 8/7/2014
LEED O+M SILVERMARS Petcare - Pet Feeding Center - 7/14/2014
LEED NC GOLDMARS Petcare - Quality and Innovation Center - 7/14/2014
LEED NC GOLDMARS Petcare - Product Development Center - 7/14/2014
LEED NC GOLDMARS Petcare - Learning Center - 7/14/2014
LEED NC GOLDSeven Springs East - 6/3/2014
LEED CS SILVER50th LEED certified building as LEED Project Administrator or Project Manager
Pine Street Flats - 1/28/2014
LEED NC SILVERLed certification of campus project utilizing the LEED Master Site approach
RECOGNITION / 2013
The Bridge Building becomes highest rated LEED for Core and Shell Platinum project in the world
First LEED for Existing Buildings Silver project
RECOGNITION / 2012
First LEED for Schools certified project completed
First LEED for Commercial Interiors project completed
Led first LEED for Existing Buildings project in State of Kentucky
RECOGNITION / 2011
Led LEED for Core and Shell certification on first Flex Warehouse Distribution building type
RECOGNITION / 2010
Led first LEED for Homes project for Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation
First LEED for Existing Buildings project completed
Led first pre-certified LEED Gold Core and Shell building in the State of Tennessee
RECOGNITION / 2009
Led first pre-certified LEED Silver Core and Shell building in State of Tennessee
RECOGNITION / 2008
Co-developed the State of Tennessee Sustainable Design Guidelines
RECOGNITION / 2004
First LEED Certified Project
Hastings Architecture Associates office, becomes first LEED certified building in Middle Tennessee and the second in the state of Tennessee (one of the first 250 in the world)Contact Us
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Mailing Address
127 Third Avenue South
Nashville, TN 37201
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Phone: 615.329.1399
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Email: contact@greenstudio.us
