Amazon HQ2: A Model of Sustainable Development and Decarbonization Introduction: The impact of the built environment on the climate has become increasingly evident, with buildings contributing nearly 40% of global CO2 emissions and consuming more energy than both the industrial and transportation sectors. Low-carbon solutions on large developments, however, can be challenging due to impracticality at … Read more
Written by: Charlie Gronek, Elaine Wine (Seneca Group) The built environment has a significant impact on the climate, with buildings alone contributing nearly 40% of global CO2 emissions and consuming more energy than both the industrial and transportation sectors. Implementing low carbon solutions on large developments can be challenging due to impracticality at scale, lack … Read more
One of our talented principals, Lavina Sadwhani, joins other Women in Architecture and Engineering in discussing their careers, milestones along the way, unforeseen challenges and advice for today’s women. Michelle Chung, host of the Propelling Women in Power podcast, will be moderating the discussion. Read key takeaways and more about the event here. Thank you, … Read more
Charlie and other sustainability leaders from Amazon’s Met Park featured in a USGBC+ article highlighting the sustainability features, materials, and belief system that helped Amazon’s HQ2 become the world’s largest LEED v4 BD+C Platinum project. Read full article here.
Olson Kundig has released a new book called New Heights: Transforming Seattle’s Iconic Space Needle, a behind-the-scenes story that captures the visionary design and challenging conditions that went into this $100M one-of-a-kind renovation and the teamwork that made it happen. Seneca Group’s own Matt Elliott, Debi Hudacek, Ann Lin, Vanna Nguyen, Kyle Rolfe and Mike … Read more
Charlie joins other project team sustainability leaders on WTOP’s panel to highlight Amazon’s Met Park strategies for achieving net-zero . Listen and watch here. WTOP YouTube Video Watch Charlie in the video below. See full video below.
Elaine Wine joined other regional leaders at Clark Construction Group’s Greenbuild Reception and Dinner Monday, 9/25/23 at the National Building Museum in Washington DC. She shared her project leadership approach to encourage carbon-reduction strategies. Pictured (l to r): Catriona Winter (Panel Moderator), Vice President, Clark Construction Group; Raj Deshpande, PhD MBA, Director of Sustainability, Saint-Gobain North America; Arathi Gowda, Principal, ZGF Architects; Elaine Wine; … Read more
[Seneca Note: Exciting day for Seneca Group and all the project partners delivering HQ2. Congratulations to Amazon and the entire SG team working on the project over the past 4 years. We are proud to have provided Amazon development management services from site evaluation and team assembly to design, permitting and construction.] Looking out from … Read more
Seneca Group played a crucial role in guiding Amazon’s decarbonizing efforts for their HQ2 project, benefiting the climate and the community. Charlie Gronek and the Seneca Group team recommended and oversaw implementation of climate-friendly solutions, including low-carbon concrete, mass timber, energy-efficient buildings systems, water reuse, and expansive green spaces. Read more about HQ2’s impressive sustainability … Read more
Our own superstar Vivian Ramirez joins other talented women on 4/25 for the Gensler/AIA DC Equity Committee’s Wield panel. She’ll be part of an open discussion around equity and career development in the design field. Come join Seneca Group, HITT Contracting, Gensler and more. https://lnkd.in/dpxpdnwd. Thank you for helping transform and strengthen our industry, Vivian.
