Sustainability Consulting Role: 

Gunnar Hubbard provided principal oversight of the climate-responsive design strategies for subtropical urban development, addressing hurricane resilience, cooling load optimization, and water management. Provided principal oversight of the LEED certification process.  (Work performed while employed at Thornton Tomasetti)

Climate-Positive Solutions Delivered:

• Hurricane-resilient design exceeding Category 5 hurricane building codes

• Optimized tower orientation and façade through 400+ cooling simulations

• Self-shading floorplates and ventilated terraces reducing cooling loads by 50%

• Comprehensive stormwater management with green roofs and podium gardens

• Mixed-use programming reducing transportation needs

• Elevated podium design with flood-resistant mechanical systems

Performance Outcomes:

• LEED Gold certification achieved

• 30% total energy savings with 50% cooling load reduction through passive design

• Regional LEED credits for 15°F heat-island temperature reduction

• Zero flood damage risk up to 500-year flood level

• Enhanced community resilience demonstrated during Hurricane Ian (2022)

• World's first WELL-certified neighborhood designation