Express Scripts Headquarters Achieves LEED Certification

The new Express Scripts Headquarters has achieved LEED Certification, representing Christner’s fourth LEED certified project.   To achieve LEED Certification, the design team utilized a number of options for the 115,000 sf headquarters, including: 

• Sustainable materials including linoleum, bamboo and cork
• 10′ high ceilings and internal office configuration to maximize daylight penetration
• Office and conference room lighting operated on motion sensors
• The site is used to its fullest potential, including landscaping the retention pond to create a focal point for the employee cafeteria

Read the St. Louis Business Journal article here.

Regional Excellence Awards Honor Innovation and Teamwork

Two of Christner’s projects have received 2008 Regional Excellence Awards from St. Louis Construction News and Real Estate magazine.  Honored for its Innovative Construction Process, the Surgery and NICU expansion at Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center is Missouri’s first LEAN Healthcare Project.   The new Express Scripts Headquarters was given top marks in the Office Building category. 

Leading Sustainble Design Efforts In St. Louis

Dan Jay, Managing Principal and CFO at Christner, has been named a Green Power Player by St. Louis CEO Magazine.  Dan is in good company - the list recognizes civic and corporate leaders around the region who are leading the sustainability movement in St. Louis. 

Dan heads Christner’s sustainable design practice, which includes the LEED Silver Certified Tarlton Corporation Headquarters and  Enterprise Rent-A-Car Fleet Services Operations Center and the new Express Scripts Headquarters that is currently awaiting certification. 

What is the True Cost of LEED?

Dan Jay hosted the latest in his series of “Conversations” breakfast meetings, last week.  A small group of real estate developers and corporate owners got together to discuss the cost premiums of LEED as well as the research on cost studies being conducted across the country.  As LEED continues to transform the commercial and institutional construction marketplace, the question of cost continues to be a question mark in the minds of owners and developers.  The “LEED Premium” is, by some estimates, up to 10%, and by others neutral.   The Conversation created an open forum to ask questions, throw around ideas and understand how other companies are implementing LEED.

Students Will Start the Fall Semester in New Science Labs

Construction will begin soon on science lab renovations at the Florissant Valley, Forest Park, and Meramec campuses of St. Louis Community College.  Christner designed new layouts for 15 general science, biology and chemistry teaching laboratories, as well as nine prep and support rooms across the three campuses.  In addition to integrating state-of-the-art technology, each lab will be made ADA compliant to provide an optimal environment for teachers and students.  S.M. Wilson has been selected to provide construction services.

For more information, read the St. Louis Business Journal article.