10/24/16, 9*43 PMWest Memorial Place I wins HBJ Landmark Award — Green Project - Houston Business Journal

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Green Project winner: West Memorial Place I

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Landmark Awards

HBJ reveals its 2016 Landmark Awardwinners: Green Project! SUBSCRIBER CONTENT: Apr 15, 2016, 5:00am CDT

Winner — West Memorial Place I

Located on 12 acres in the heart of Houston’s Energy Corridor,

West Memorial Place I is part of a two-phase office campus

that stands as the only LEED Platinum-certified development

in the Energy Corridor.

Developed by Skanska USA, West Memorial Place I is a

331,000-square-foot, 12-story office building linked by a

covered, air-conditioned walkway to a nine-story parking

garage with more than 1,300 spaces. An auto court allows for

easy drop-off and pickup, while expanses of green space throughout the property reinforce the

connection between tenants and nature. Floor-to-ceiling glass walls on the building’s north side

welcome natural light and provide panoramic vistas.

The utility support for the development is underground to provide security and beautify the area. In

addition to its 6.9 watts-per-square-foot of power, the development has dual power feeds from two

separate substations and a backup generator available for tenant use.

West Memorial Place I embodies a commitment to a healthy, sustainable work environment within

the building, which includes a high-efficiency HVAC system, daylight harvesting and generous floor

plates. These features add up to an optimal balance of cost, environmental and human benefits that

meet functional corporate requirements.

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Developer: Skanska USA Commercial Development Inc.

Architect: HOK

General contractor: Skanska USA Building Inc.

Structural engineer: Cardno Haynes Whaley

MEP: Wylie Consulting Engineers

Finalist — Porch Street on Adele

In an effort to address climate change in Houston, Southern Green Builders introduced four energy-

efficient homes on Adele Street and Nadine Street in the Sunset Heights East community.

The eight Porch Street homes were designed to be street-facing with a front porch to encourage

interaction among neighbors. Each home was carefully designed with different finishes so that no

two homes appear alike.

Southern Green Builders used materials that would address Houston’s climate challenges, such as a

high-reflectance metal roof, spray-foam insulation and low-emissivity, double-pane windows that

help seal homes from excessive heat. According to the builder, the metal roof used for these homes

is 85 percent more efficient in repelling heat from the sun compared to a standard 30-year shingle.

Also, each home features high-efficiency air-conditioning and a humidistat to balance humidity and

cool air, which performs 17 percent better than other high-efficiency systems.

Each of the four Porch Street floor plans feature overlapping living spaces suited for entertaining

and various furniture configurations. Outdoor spaces are strategically placed to be the extension of

the living areas and to maximize the footprint of each home. Seven of the eight homes built were

sold in 2015, with the remaining home under lease with the intent of ownership.

Dealmakers

Developer: Southern Porch Development

Architect: Content Architecture

General contractor: Southern Green Builders

Engineer: Bec-Lin Engineering LP

Brokerage firm: Martha Turner Sotheby’s International Properties

Financier: Brenham National Bank