NAME
PRATT & WHITNEY NA2 TEST ENGINE CENTER

LOCATION
Jupiter, FL

ARCHITECT
ARCADIS

SIZE
97,000 SF

DESCRIPTION

Fast-tracked project built in five months, the 97,000 SF jet engine manufacturing facility consisted of a 90,000 SF assembly area with a 7,000 SF regional corporate office wing.  The LEED Gold designation was awarded on the whole-building approach to sustainability by recognizing performance in key areas of human and environmental health: sustainable site development, water efficiency, energy, materials selection, indoor environmental quality, and innovation and design.

• Pratt & Whitney’s Excellence in Construction Award
• 2014 Golden Eagle Award of Excellence by ABC Florida East Coast Chapter

Green features of the Assembly Building include:

Sustainable Site Development

• Maximized open space and protected animal habitat.
• Alternative transportation options, including low-emitting/fuel-efficient vehicles, bicycle storage, and changing rooms.

Water Efficiency

• Over 20% water use reduction.
• Water-efficient irrigation and drought tolerant native

Landscaping

• Rainwater used to flush toilets.

Energy

• Optimized energy performance.
• Highly reflective roofing materials.

Materials Selection

• Utilization of regional materials.
• FSC Certified Wood.
• Over 75% of construction waste was recycled.

Indoor Environmental Quality

• Outdoor air delivery monitoring.
• Low emitting materials used through the building: paints, flooring, and adhesives.

Innovation and Design

• Low mercury lighting.