Empire State Development, a Lendlease/Turner joint venture with tvsdesign, provided Design-Build services for the expansion of the Jacob K. Javits Convention Center. The $1.5-billion project will generate millions of dollars in new economic activity for New York City, while serving as a model of environmental efficiency and sustainability.
The 1.2-million square-foot expansion includes several concepts to push the boundaries of sustainability and create a path for future initiatives. Since 2014, the Javits Center has reduced the building’s energy consumption by 26%, created a rooftop wildlife habitat and installed energy-efficient equipment throughout the structure on Manhattan’s West Side. The innovative design has enabled the expansion to achieve LEED Gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council.
As part of the project, more than 75% of all construction waste was diverted from landfills for reuse or recycling, and construction materials were chosen with sustainability characteristics including high-recycled content, locally sourced and sustainably harvested wood. Among the sustainable highlights of the expansion are the 1-acre rooftop farm, 3,000 solar panels, water efficiency, indoor environmental quality and energy conservation.
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