Groundbreaking on a new mass timber building that will become the first such building in the Houston area. The project, christened One Bridgeland Green, will be located within the 70-acre Village Green at Bridgeland Central, a master-planned community's urban district. The office building will be completed in the summer of 2025

One Bridgeland Green, owned by Howard Hughes Holdings Inc., will be constructed using 1,700 cubic meters of Spruce-Pine-Fir, Dowel Laminated Timber (DLT) decking, and Cross Laminated Timber (CLT) shear walls. All are rapidly growing trees that are farmed in North American forests, which average a total growth rate of 320 cubic meters per minute. Additional materials include low-carbon concrete, and zinc cladding supplemented with renewable energy and high-performance systems designed to reduce the overall carbon emissions associated with the lifecycle of the building.

Designed to meet Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold and Fitwel Certifications, One Bridgeland Green is expected to reduce annual energy usage by 25% and lower municipal water consumption by 80% based on building modeling and projected usage calculations. This is aided by a 10,000-gallon rainwater harvesting cistern which will recycle rainwater and HVAC condensate, coupled with the benefits of implementing native vegetation and using water-efficient fixtures. Technological advancements including electric vehicle charging stations and photovoltaic rooftop panels further incorporate renewable energy into the building’s programming.

Through the integration of floor-to-ceiling windows, breezeways and shaded porches, tenants will benefit from the integration of nature into the built environment. By selecting renewable materials and high-performance systems, One Bridgeland Green sets the standard for green building, reducing carbon emissions over the lifespan of the building and positively impacting the people that will work there.