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USGBC Headquarters

U.S. Green Building Council Headquarters

USGBC HeadquartersLocation: Washington, DC
Building type: N/A
Program: Commercial Interiors
Size: 22,000 sq. ft.
Project scope: 22,000 sq. ft. office suite
Completed: February 2007
Owner / Developer: The U.S. Green Building Council
Architect: Perkins+Will
LEED Rating: LEED-CI – Platinum

The USGBC’s 22,000 sq. ft. office suite is located within the LEED Gold certified building of the Service Employees International Union in Washington, DC. One of the goals of the project was to demonstrate that environmentally responsible building principles also make for a healthier and more productive work environment. The aesthetic properties of the chosen materials was considered along with their green attributes, yielding a space built at the highest level of sustainability, that performs as beautifully as it looks.

Green Features:

  • Daylighting strategies
  • Low-flow plumbing fixtures, including waterless urinals and dual-flush toilets
  • Use of sustainable materials, including bamboo flooring, recyclable ceiling tiles, reused granite countertops, non-toxic paint, and reclaimed glass panels and millwork
  • Use of Low-energy lighting products
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