LEED Facilitation for Harpeth Square Apartments

Overview

In 2016, the U.S. Department of Housing & Urban Development issued a long-awaited incentive program to encourage developers to incorporate energy efficiency and other sustainable measures into their projects. Harpeth Associates began their first LEED project in an effort to become eligible for a 40-point reduction on their Mortgage Insurance Premium (MIP) and attract tenants interested in a sustainable lifestyle.

Wilmot’s Role

Wilmot led the design team and consultants to achieve an estimated ENERGY STAR score in the 79th percentile of energy efficient buildings nationwide. Wilmot facilitated a charrette where the team chose between multiple green building programs to achieve the MIP savings. While the building upgrades required to achieve this threshold were estimated at $600,000, the long-term savings were estimated at $6M over 40 years. Even considering a discounted estimate, the project translated into a 900% return on investment. LEED Gold was eventually pursued to convey the project’s commitment to sustainability to the community and its expected clientele.

Results

  • $6M in savings

  • 900% return on investment

  • LEED Gold certification

  • Mortgage Insurance Premium incentive program savings

Client

Metro Nashville Development & Housing Agency

Location

Nashville, TN

Markets

Residential

Services

LEED Facilitation

Low-Impact Development

Green Infrastructure