Brownfield Redevelopment

Lehigh Valley Industrial Park and Spillman Farmer Architects have achieved dual LEED Gold certifications for the Lehigh Valley Industrial Park office building and Spillman Farmer Architects’ offices, located in Bethlehem Pennsylvania on the former Bethlehem Steel industrial site (and now the largest privately owned brownfield site in the United States).

Mercy Neighborhood Ministries of Philadelphia, Inc. (MNM) is a 501 (C) (3) not for profit organization that has served the Tioga neighborhood of North Philadelphia for over 25 years. It is the only social service provider in one of the most neglected sections of Philadelphia. The Ministries’ programs were developed in partnership with Tioga’s residents in order to address their needs.

This state-of-the-art 345,500 SF manufacturing facility hosts production as well as warehousing/distribution space for the Tasty Baking Company.  Cost saving and environmentally responsible initiatives include: a white roof to reflect heat and reduce heating and cooling loads, low-flow water-saving fixtures in restrooms, landscaping with low/no irrigation plants, and low-VOC paints and carpets to improve the indoor air quality of its spaces and overall productivity of its occupants.

Three Crescent Boulevard is a high performance building featuring a four story day-lit atrium which provides natural light deep into the building's interior.  Its 10 foot ceilings and expansive windows offer daylight and views to 90% of the office spaces.  High-efficiency and intelligent HVAC systems as well as a green housekeeping program maximize user comfort and maintain excellent indoor air quality to improve health and productivity.  Bicycle storage, changing rooms and easy access to public transportation encourage hea

One Crescent Drive is a four-story Class A office building designed by world-renowned architect Robert A.M. Stern and was the first developer / investor owned LEED-CS Platinum building in the world. During construction, material and process selection reduced waste and transportation emissions while simultaneously improving efficiency by using over 40% of materials from local suppliers. Air pollution was reduced 40% by using recycled concrete, over 30% of the total construction material consisted of recycled content, and 95% of the total construction waste was recycled.

The Construction Training & Education Center will serve as the headquarters for The Challenge Program, a not-for-profit organization whose mission is to provide at-risk-youth a vehicle to job placement through the instruction of green construction skills. Like The Challenge Program, this new facility explores a holistic notion of sustainability, addressing the intersection of environmental, economic, and social issues.