Natural Resources Defense Council The Natural Resources Defense Council is a flagship organization in the field of environmental stewardship. ESMG was honored to accept the role of construction waste managers throughout two of their renovation projects. Utilizing the limited space available, a program was developed that successfully diverted 95% of materials away from landfills. The initial phase of renovation saw the first time drywall and gypsum were recycled in New York City. The process has now become an industry standard when seeking green certification for building interiors. Furniture, windows, computers and fixtures were all reused or repurposed by non-profit and small businesses in the tri-state area. The 8th Floor renovation proudly carries the distinction of being the greenest urban interior in the world today. BACK TO PROJECTS

The Willow School ESMG consulted for The Willow School on their first green construction project in 2002, and we were honored to return to this picturesque campus for their most ambitious project to date. The Health, Wellness and Nutrition Center is the third phase of green construction at the site, meeting both Living Building Challenge requirements as well as LEED Platinum certification. The major elements of the building (including timber, stone, and steel) were locally sourced, recycled or reclaimed from existing structures. ESMG provided the logistics to keep materials separated as commodities rather than using a "single stream" style container which historically results in a significant level of contamination. With the cooperation of everyone on the project team, The Health, Wellness and Nutrition Center became the largest construction project ever (20,000 square feet) to meet the Living Building Challenge. BACK TO PROJECTS