Optimizing Building Performance
GHT’s primary focus is designing sustainable MEP engineering solutions that respond to each project’s financial, performance, and environmental goals – often in support of third party certification targets. Our team is experienced in implementing advanced concepts to optimize building performance, including energy efficiency, water savings, and power cogeneration.
When LEED certification is an objective, GHT is a top choice for LEED engineering in the Washington, DC metro area. We provide sustainable MEP engineering design, LEED commissioning, and building energy services to support all levels of certification. Our portfolio of 109 LEED certified and registered projects includes a collection of firsts:
- 1st LEED Platinum Project Under Version 3 (LEED 2009) | U.S. Green Building Council Headquarters
- 1st LEED Gold New Construction™ Project in Washington, DC | Service Employees International Union
- 1st LEED Gold Commercial Interiors™ Project in Washington, DC | Nusta Spa
- 1st LEED Gold New Construction™ Hotel in Virginia | The Mason Inn Conference Center & Hotel
- 1st LEED Certified Residential Project in Washington, DC | The Alta
- 1st LEED Certified Existing Buildings: Operations & Maintenance™ Project in Washington, DC | National Geographic Society Headquarters
