Sustainability Consulting Role: 

Gunnar Hubbard provided principal oversight for the sustainability services for this 5 million square foot project for three different government agencies. He worked with the team to establish sustainability benchmarks for financial district development, navigating complex regulatory requirements and cultural considerations. Coordinated with local authorities and international sustainability standards targeting dual certification – LEED and Three Star. Provided principal oversight for LEED Core and Shell Gold Certification Consulting in coordination with BEE Inc. as their local Shanghai partner. (Work performed while employed at Thornton Tomasetti)

Climate-Positive Solutions Delivered:

• High-performance double-skin façade with low-E glass and automated blinds

• District cooling plant connection reducing individual building mechanical loads

• Smart building controls managing lighting and HVAC per occupancy

• Green roofs and sky gardens including 130m-height rooftop garden

• Extensive transit integration with metro station connection and EV charging

• Stormwater collection and treatment preventing untreated runoff

Performance Outcomes:

• LEED Gold (Core & Shell) and China 3-Star Green Building certification

• 45% energy reduction compared to China's baseline building code

• Exceptional indoor environmental quality exceeding international standards

• 40% water use reduction through rainwater harvesting and efficient fixtures

• Model for sustainable high-density development in Asia