Sustainability

NELSON is a leader in global sustainability. We are passionate about our environmental policies and work hard to ensure that they are fully integrated within our own business plans and our lines of service.

As a result, NELSON can help clients develop a comprehensive sustainability solution for any relevant project on a local, national or global scale. This approach carefully considers all aspects of any potential environmental impact at the onset of each project. The programming not only includes the specific issues related to the goals and objectives of both the client and the end-user, but also considers the project`s social, cultural and financial ramifications. The holistic programming methodology guides us in the development of solutions that are effective, efficient and economically feasible. In addition, defining all requirements at the beginning of the process helps to avoid unanticipated delays and keeps the overall project on schedule.

By coordinating all aspects of a project throughout its life cycle, including programming, design solutions, specifications and construction documentation, construction administration and commissioning, NELSON is able to provide seamless client support and minimize any environmental impact.

Our Credentials

• 14th largest specifier of sustainable materials on interiors projects (Green Giants, Interior Design magazine)
• Member of the U.S. Green Building Council
• LEED Accredited Professionals

Our Green Solution services include:

• Green Programs
• Integrated Design Coordination
• Eco-specifications Production
• Sustainability Assessments and Reports
• Education and Awareness Programs
Educational Curriculum Integration
• High Performance and Green Building Design
• Green Roofs
• Day Lighting Studies
• Site Analysis
• HVAC Coordination
• Resource Reduction Analysis
• LEED®
• LEED-NC, EB, CI, CS, H, ND
Eco-policy Development and Implementation
• Maintenance
• Construction
• Transportation
• Resource Allocation
• Procurement & Purchasing


• Branding and Market Placement


• Eco-planning, Site Planning, Research
• Master Planning
• Strategic Planning
• Facilities Planning
• Land Use Planning
• Storm Water Management



• Energy Conservation
• Building Energy Consumption, Envelope, And Baseline Analysis
• Building Energy Reduction Studies
• Energy Management Control System Data Evaluation
• Energy Measurement And Verification
• Economics
• EPA Energy Star Building Portfolio Benchmarking And Certification

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