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Posted on Apr 9, 2013 in GreenBy3 Blog, GreenBy3 News

New Directions

GreenBy3 has a strong connection to the Charleston Digital Corridor, an entity that is a driving force for attracting technology companies and supporting local startups. In fact, the connection stretches back to when the Digital Corridor’s incubators, Flagship 1 & 2, were just startups themselves. The Digital Corridor was launched by Ernest Andrade in 2001 to attract, nurture and promote the knowledge economy in the Charleston region. In 2008, Digital Corridor organizers decided to open The Flagship; a co-working facility for knowledge-based businesses. Also in 2008, Jorge Riano launched GreenBy3, a company that works as a client representative in commercial construction projects. Riano’s expertise in technology, facilites management, construction oversight, and sustainability led him to work as an advisor to Andrade during both phases of The Flagship project. Phase One transformed a former video retail store at the corner of East Bay St. and Calhoun St. into 6,000 square feet of flexible office space on one floor. Phase Two renovated the former Channel 5 TV station into 13,700 square...

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Posted on Mar 7, 2013 in Client Projects, GreenBy3 Blog

PeopleMatter

PeopleMatter

Client: PeopleMatter Location: Charleston, S.C. Scope: 15,000 square feet • Historic shell renovation and new construction Description: GreenBy3 is coordinating the renovation and up-fit of a building which is approximately 100 years old, on King Street, in historic Charleston. The four-story building will become the new company headquarters and is the ultimate ReThink->ReClaim->ReVive project. A brownfield development, this building was nominated for two historic preservation awards. Unique features: Rooftop patio meeting space, exposed original brick, generator backup for entire building, an open floor plan for creativity and collaboration, balconies, data center, “Phone Booths,” bamboo flooring, solar tubes for natural light, glass walls, energy efficient lighting and idea walls. All office furniture was carefully selected based on PeopleMatter’s culture and style, as well as each team’s function and interaction. Client feedback: “When you’re growing a high-paced, high-energy software company, the last thing you want to do is manage the day-to-day operations of a construction project. GreenBy3 does that for us and we’re called in when needed. It’s tremendously valuable knowing...

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