16-16 WHITESTONE EXPRESSWAY
Location – Queens, New York
Size – 59,000sf
Developer – Whitestar Advisors / International Union of Operating Engineers
Architect – MA Architects
Market – Commercial: Office
Date – 2019
Project
A collaboration between Whitestar Advisors and the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 30 Pension Trust Fund, 16-16 Whitestone Expressway was awarded LEED-CS v2009 Platinum certification – a significant accomplishment as only a small
percentage of all LEED certified projects achieve Platinum certification.
Services
Sustainable Design
LEED CS v2009 Certification
LEED + NYCECC Energy Modeling
Achievements
LEED CS v2009 Platinum Certification
Energy
Building energy performance cost savings – 24% over ASHRAE baseline
On-site renewable energy
Carbon footprint reduced by 10%
Maximized daylight penetration
Water
Water use reduction 37% over EPAct standard
Plant irrigation system eliminated
Reduced stormwater impact on sewage system
Waste Management
100% glass, plastic, cardboard, and metal recycled
Indoor Air Quality
Use of low emitting VOC paints, adhesives and finishes
Use of building products with no added urea-formaldehyde
Building HVAC systems filter allergens and dust from common areas
Reuse of existing structural elements – 85%
Use of regional materials – 78%