The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey (PANYNJ) and LaGuardia Gateway Partners (LGP), the private manager and developer of LaGuardia Terminal B, announced that Terminal B at LaGuardia Airport (LGA) has been awarded its second Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification, this time for its operations and maintenance (O&M) practices.
LEED O&M evaluates the actual performance of a facility over a one-year period following substantial completion, with rigorous criteria covering energy and water usage, waste management, transportation options, human experience, and indoor air quality. Key factors contributing to Terminal B’s LEED Gold certification included energy efficiency, renewable energy integration, waste management and innovative technology.
LaGuardia Gateway Partners kept sustainability top of mind in both the design of construction work and terminal operations systems, PANYNJ said. Following the demolition of the old parking garage, LGP was able to recycle 99% of debris into materials for new construction. And with a technology-based Building Management System, LGP is able to optimize the performance of heating and cooling by supplying the right amount of fresh air when and where it’s needed.
“LaGuardia Gateway Partners prioritized sustainability throughout the redevelopment project by building Terminal B to be as energy efficient as possible,” said Suzette Noble, CEO of LaGuardia Gateway Partners. “As the operators of Terminal B, we continue to look for ways to reduce our carbon footprint. I’m thrilled that we’ve been recognized again by the U.S. Green Buildings Council with LEED Gold certification for operations & maintenance.”
