US Green Building Council Headquarters (USGBC)

The 2009 renovation of the headquarters of the US Green Building Council on L Street in Washington D.C. is a showcase for cutting-edge sustainable design and a proving ground for sustainable solutions for luxury clientele. Per the Council’s mission this build-out left no stone unturned in its pursuit of energy efficiency, the promotion of human health, and the sourcing of ecologically-sound materials and finishes. Renovated rather than rebuilt from the ground-up, this 1975-build office became a vanguard of sustainability. The entrance was transformed with a 500-year old salvaged gumwood timber in the main stairwell entrance way, with inscribed environmental graphic design and a repeat of the motif in the elevator lobby. The energy usage on lighting is less than half a watt per square foot. The office space is designed with an open floor plan, eco-corridors and advanced daylight management, and embedded environmental graphics that promote features of the space and information on ecological design. This project achieved the LEED platinum rating.