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VIDEO: Salas O’Brien helps BOOM Overture Superfactory meet sustainability goals
Behind the Scenes: Sustainability at Supersonic Speed
Sustainable aviation doesn’t start in the sky—it starts on the ground. BOOM Supersonic’s LEED®-certified Overture Superfactory in Greensboro, North Carolina, demonstrates that even the most resource-intensive manufacturing environments can be designed for high performance and environmental responsibility. Located at Piedmont Triad International Airport, the facility supports BOOM’s next-generation supersonic aircraft while setting a new benchmark for sustainable industrial design.
From the earliest planning stages, BOOM and Salas O’Brien aligned on a shared belief: performance and sustainability are not competing priorities. Through integrated LEED consulting, energy modeling, and commissioning services, Salas O’Brien helped embed sustainability into every phase of the project—from informed material selection and energy conservation measures to system verification and long-term operational efficiency. The result is a facility projected to be approximately 40% more energy efficient than comparable aircraft assembly buildings, without compromising production capability.
Designed with future adaptability in mind, the Final Assembly Line allows for potential conversion into a maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) hangar, protecting BOOM’s investment as aviation technology evolves. The project reflects the power of early alignment between future-forward clients and integrated engineering partners—and what becomes possible when sustainability, performance, and long-term flexibility are planned together from the start.
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Megan Blizzard, LEED AP BD+C, WELL AP, TRUE Advisor, ActiveScore AP, Fitwel Ambassador, LFA, and Guiding Principles Compliance Professional
Megan Blizzard is an expert in green building procedures and using a sustainable approach to modern-day design and development. A forward-thinker in the challenges of construction and design, Megan enables companies to thrive in the green building industry. Every day Megan succeeds in problem-solving to find optimal solutions for the people, planet, and profit. Megan serves as an Associate Vice President at Salas O’Brien. Contact her at [email protected]
Kyle Howard LEED AP BD+C
Kyle currently works as LEED BD+C Specialist for project reviews and consulting. He has a background in green building procedures and is dedicated to using a sustainable approach to modern-day design and development. By being forward-thinking in the challenges of construction and design, Kyle enables companies to thrive in the green building industry.