CityCenter Las Vegas, Block C
Sustainability Consulting Role: Led comprehensive sustainability coordination for the largest private U.S. construction project to achieve LEED Gold certification at that time, managing complex stakeholder coordination across multiple architects, developers, and building types. Developed innovative district-scale sustainability strategies for the 16 million square foot mixed-use development. (Work performed while at Thornton Tomasetti)
Climate-Positive Solutions Delivered:
Central utility plant providing efficient chilled water and co-generation across multiple buildings
Comprehensive water conservation saving 30-43% indoor and 60% outdoor water use
High-reflectance roofing and paving plus extensive planted areas for heat island mitigation
Sustainable transportation integration with dedicated tram and pedestrian connections
Comprehensive recycling program including 260,000 tons of demolished hotel material
Performance Outcomes:
LEED Gold certification achieved across six buildings - largest multi-use LEED Gold project globally
36% average energy reduction across buildings (exceeding 30% target)
50 million gallons annual water savings (40% overall reduction)
15°F surface temperature reduction through heat island mitigation measures
80% construction waste diversion including 260,000 tons of recycled demolition material
Model for large-scale sustainable development in arid climates
CityCenter Las Vegas represents the largest private U.S. construction project to achieve LEED Gold certification, demonstrating how large-scale urban development can integrate sustainability across multiple buildings, uses, and stakeholders in challenging desert environments while maintaining world-class hospitality standards. The project featured an exceptional collaboration of world-renowned architects including Foster + Partners, Studio Daniel Libeskind, KPF, JAHN, and Rockwell Group, with Adamson Associates as the Architect of Record and Gensler as the Owner's Representative
