Spring at 8th Gets GA’s First LEED Platinum Core & Shell
“Environmental sustainability is a key part of NCR’s commitment to the prosperity of our employees and our community in Midtown Atlanta," says Andrea Ledford of NCR, which occupies the property.
ATLANTA, GA—Spring at 8th, the NCR Corporation Global Headquarters in Midtown Atlanta, has been awarded LEED Platinum Core & Shell, the first such certification in Georgia. The complex is owned by Cousins Properties.
“We are proud to be the owner and developer of this first-class asset, which received the first LEED Platinum Core & Shell certification in the state,” says Larry Gellerstedt, chairman and CEO of Cousins Properties. “This project reflects Cousins’ commitment to create sustainable environments that respect nature and seek renewable energy sources in the operation of our portfolio.”
“Duda|Paine understands the value of LEED and its ability to help set goals and deploy strategies that can improve the environmental standards for architectural design,” says Turan Duda, design principal at Duda|Paine Architects. “Earning Platinum demonstrates the vital commitment the entire team has made to improving performance and creating a more resilient and sustainable future.”
“Environmental sustainability is a key part of NCR’s commitment to the prosperity of our employees and our community in Midtown Atlanta,” says Andrea Ledford, chief human resources officer. “We are proud to be the first corporate headquarters in the State of Georgia to be awarded the LEED Platinum Core & Shell certification.”
Cousins’ key partners include HKS, the architect of record for the project; Duda|Paine, Integral Group, Working Buildings, Kimley-Horn, Uzun + Case, HGOR, and Holder Construction. Cousins and partners also worked closely with NCR Corporation’s executive leadership team and consulting partners Gensler, JLL, and HITT.