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Sustainability Specialist

By epstengroup / September 12, 2022 / Comments Off on Sustainability Specialist

Summary: At Epsten Group, A Salas O’Brien Company, we pride ourselves on being a pioneer for sustainability in the built environment. Sustainability is in our DNA– it’s the right thing to do for future generations and the legacy we leave behind. We maintain the front-line of sustainability, spreading the word globally and investing locally. We […]

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Abhiri Khisty Blossoms in her Role as a Sustainability Specialist

By epstengroup / July 26, 2022 / Comments Off on Abhiri Khisty Blossoms in her Role as a Sustainability Specialist

As both an architect and sustainability specialist in India, Abhiri Khisty has the unique opportunity to review a diverse range of projects from countries worldwide. Khisty moved to the United States from Mumbai, India in 2018 to pursue her master’s degree in Sustainable Design. As a graduate student, she participated in numerous design charrettes focused […]

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Epsten Group’s New Building Enclosure Technician

By epstengroup / April 11, 2022 / Comments Off on Epsten Group’s New Building Enclosure Technician

Ryan Anderson describes working at Epsten Group in one word, “dynamic”. You could use that same word to illustrate Anderson, too, based on his progressive journey to becoming Epsten Group’s newest Building Enclosure Technician. In 2017 he graduated with a B.S. in Biology and a Chemistry Minor from Georgia Southern University. Three years later he […]

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Atlanta’s Grant Park Gateway is the first space certified as LEED, SITES and Parksmart

By epstengroup / March 8, 2022 / Comments Off on Atlanta’s Grant Park Gateway is the first space certified as LEED, SITES and Parksmart

In 2018, the City of Atlanta addressed the need for a new parking garage near Zoo Atlanta and the Beltline, two of the city’s most iconic public spaces. With increased calls to reduce traffic congestion and improve community safety, the existing 8-acre surface parking lot was unable to keep up with increasing demand. Read more… (Photo credit: Dorian Sky)

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A Visit with One of Our Professional Sustainability Reviewers

By epstengroup / February 23, 2022 / Comments Off on A Visit with One of Our Professional Sustainability Reviewers

One of Monica Martelly’s first experiences in the sustainability industry involved working on the impressive Kendeda Living Building project during her time at Georgia Institute of Technology. While studying at Georgia Tech, Monica focused on courses related to sustainable infrastructure. She also joined campus sustainability organizations to garner more insight into the field. After graduating […]

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Meet Epsten Group’s New Sustainability Specialist

By epstengroup / December 22, 2021 / Comments Off on Meet Epsten Group’s New Sustainability Specialist

Tanvi Lonkar moved to the United States from Mumbai, India in 2014 to pursue degrees in Psychology and Studio Art in a study abroad program with Georgia College and State University. Her passion for sustainability ignited when she became involved with the Sustainability and Earth clubs. After graduation she earned her Master’s degree in Architecture […]

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Looking back on 30 years

By epstengroup / August 25, 2021 / Comments Off on Looking back on 30 years

As Epsten Group celebrates our 30th anniversary in 2021, we are proud to showcase the milestones that led to where we are today. Although we initially focused on residential design projects, our desire to push boundaries and set new standards inspired us quickly to put sustainability at the forefront of our mission. Looking back on […]

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Zoo Atlanta’s Zambezi Elephant Center and Savanna Hall Awarded LEED Gold

By epstengroup / July 7, 2020 / Comments Off on Zoo Atlanta’s Zambezi Elephant Center and Savanna Hall Awarded LEED Gold

Helping to cap the most ambitious expansion in Zoo Atlanta’s history, both the Zambezi Elephant Center and Savanna Hall Renovation have officially earned LEED Gold certification. Administered by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) program recognizes buildings across the world for design and construction geared toward the […]

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The Historic Transformation of Savanna Hall: Zoo Atlanta’s Grand New View

By epstengroup / March 2, 2020 / Comments Off on The Historic Transformation of Savanna Hall: Zoo Atlanta’s Grand New View

  One of the focal points of Epsten Group and Zoo Atlanta’s Grand New View concept was the conversion of the historic Grant Park Cyclorama building into Savanna Hall. Originally constructed in 1921, the building was formerly the home to the Battle of Atlanta painting-in-the-round commemorating the 1854 Civil War battle of the same name. […]

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Stepan Company Breaks Ground on Agronomic Laboratory Complex

By epstengroup / December 12, 2019 / Comments Off on Stepan Company Breaks Ground on Agronomic Laboratory Complex

This week shovels hit the dirt in Winder, Georgia, as we celebrated the groundbreaking of Stepan Company’s Agronomic Laboratory Complex. Designed by Epsten Group based on the concept design provided by Worley, the new complex includes a 6,000 SF showcase Agronomic Laboratory, a separate 4,000 SF Formulation Laboratory, and on-site Greenhouse and Head House facilities. […]

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