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Building Green Office Space
WRI has expanded its office, which involved a 7,000-square-foot buildout of our 7th floor at 10 G Street, near Union Station in Washington, DC. Besides the satisfaction of creating modern and cool new offices and meeting rooms, this expansion gave us the opportunity to push the envelope in how commercial buildings can be more environmentally friendly.
The extra effort paid off in more than great office space. Recently, WRI was awarded LEED-CI Gold Certification by the U.S. Green Building Council (USBGC). The certification involves a rating system involving everything from the materials used to water use and energy efficiency. LEED-CI applies to Commercial Interiors, but USBGC has standards for many industrial, residential, and even neighborhood building projects. WRI is one of only 7 LEED-CI Gold certified projects in the DC-Maryland-Virginia region, and one of 54 such projects worldwide.
We'll post more on the LEED program and green buildings in the future, but in the meantime, here is a look at the new space. If you want to learn more, contact our Office Manger, Nancy Kiefer.
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