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Armed Forces Reserve Center - Mt. Carmel, TN

Architects: Shaw and Shanks / Reedy and Sykes Joint Venture    Contractor: EMJ Corporattion

Goal: Energy-efficient, high-performing building that operates at the LEED silver level of sustainability
  • vegetative roof
  • 30 kW photovoltaic array
  • solar thermal
  • extensive daylighting
  • recycled-content and locally manufactured materials
  • permeable pavement
  • low-emitting finish materials
  • LEED related press release (PDF file)
Goal: Certified LEED building under Core and Shell, Version 2.0 Performance Rating System
  • xeriscaping
  • reduced water use
  • reduced heat island effects ­­— roof and non-roof
  • low-emitting finish materials
  • recycled-content and locally manufactured materials
  • preserved/restored habitat and open space
Advanced Energy Research Laboratory - Wise, VA

Architects: Thompson and Litton Architects, Engineers, Planners    Contractor: GRC Construction
Gilliam Wellness Center - Milligan, TN

Architects: Reedy and Sykes Architecture and Design    Contractor: Burleson Construction
Goal: Certified LEED building under New Construction, Version 2.2 Performance Rating System ­­— Silver Level
  • extensive daylighting and views
  • reduced heat island effects ­­— roof and non-roof
  • highly-efficient HVAC and lighting
  • pervious paving pedestrian walkways
  • recycled-content and locally manufactured materials
  • low-emitting finish materials
Goal: Certified LEED building under New Construction, Version 2.2 Performance Rating System ­­— Platinum level

Conceptual Phase: In September 2009, received support for green design planning through the Kresge Foundation Environment Program’s Green Building Initiative
  • Extremely high-performance building will produce energy through the use of photovoltaic panels.
  • Strategic orientation and careful site planning takes advantage of the challenging, but sheltering mountain terrain.
  • For a detailed overview, see Tanasi Arts and Cultural Center.
Tanasi Arts and Heritage Center - Unicoi, TN

Architects: Reedy and Sykes Architecture and Design
Elizabethton City Hall - Elizabethton, TN

Architects: Reedy and Sykes Architecture and Design


Goal: Certified LEED building under New Construction, Version 3.0 Performance Rating System
  • photovoltaic panels
  • daylighting
  • energy efficient HVAC
  • reduced heat island effects
  • solar thermal
  • super insulation