National Association of Realtors

Format
Full

City
Washington

State/Province
DC

Country
USA

Metro Area
Washington

Project Type
Office Building(s)

Location Type
Central Business District

Land Uses
Office

Keywords
Brownfield
Green building
High-rise building
Infill development

Site Size
0.4 acres
acres hectares

Date Started
2002

Date Opened
2004

The National Association of Realtors’ (NAR) new 102,000-square-foot (9,476-square-meter) office building in Washington, D.C., is a 12-story structure that provides space for 100 NAR employees and nine other tenants. A collaborative effort between NAR and developer/builder Lawrence N. Brandt, the elliptical tower was designed to be environmentally friendly. Receiving the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver certification for advanced environmental performance, the project conserves energy and was constructed with low volatile organic compound (VOC) finishes and sustainably harvested materials. A sophisticated ventilation system responds to CO2 levels and keeps fresh air circulating throughout the structure. The design of the building allows rainwater to be collected on the roof to water landscaping at the street-level plaza.

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World Region: North America
Developer(s): National Association of Realtors, CarrAmerica, Lawrence Brandt
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Designer(s): Gund Partnership, SMB, Oehme, Van Sweden
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