Workplace Buildings and Office Interiors | Sustainable Design Consulting

As we spend more than 90% of our days indoors, much of which occurs in our workplaces, we realize the human health, well-being, and productivity benefits of interior environments that are both high-quality and resource-efficient. Since its inception, SDC has provided green building consulting for millions of square feet of office space. This includes base buildings that will be leased out to tenants (LEED-CS), interiors work within an existing building (LEED-CI), and whole-building new construction or major renovations (LEED-NC), as well as continuing operations (LEED-O+M) and operational energy performance (ENERGY STAR).

600 Massachusetts Avenue, Washington, DC

1875 Pennsylvania Ave, Washington, DC: This Class-A commercial office building features 13 floors of offices, workstations, and conference rooms, along with three levels of parking. SDC provided LEED for Operations and Maintenance and ENERGY STAR certification services. The building’s energy, water, and waste efficiencies were optimized, resulting in ENERGY STAR verification in 2020 and LEED-EB Gold-level certification in 2021.

Thomas O’Neil, Jr. Federal Office Building, Washington, DC

U.S. Social Security Administration Arthur J Altmeyer Building Renovation, Woodlawn, MD: Originally constructed in 1959, this building is comprised of ten occupied stories, and a two-story penthouse on the roof across 205,500 sf. HGA designed the major renovation while SDC provided Process Management services for this building. This project achieved LEED-NC Silver-level certification in 2021, was a finalist in the 2022 International Architizer Awards in the Architecture + Facades category and earned a Design Award from AIA Virginia in 2022.

Maryland Department of General Services Old Annapolis Post Office Renovation, Annapolis, MD: Designed by Ziger/Snead LLP Architects, the renovation of this 1901 Georgian Revival building created an adaptive reuse, sustainable office environment. Extensive restoration and rehabilitation included new mechanical, lighting, and telecommunications systems, exterior improvements, and interior reconfiguration to support multiple agencies. SDC provided Process Management services, achieving LEED-NC Silver-level certification in July 2021.

1701 Rhode Island Avenue, Washington, DC

2100 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington, DC: This 502,797 sf, 11-story speculative office building features underground parking, a fitness center, and ground floor retail. Sustainable features include a green roof and landscaped terraces, which mitigate the heat island effect. The project was designed to achieve 29.1% energy cost savings and 33.49% water savings, and nearly 95% of construction materials were diverted from landfills. The project achieved LEED-CS Gold-level certification in August 2023.

1717 Innovation Center, Richmond, VA: Designed by SMBW, this 40,000 sf adaptive reuse of a 100-year-old, heavy-timber tobacco warehouse now provides shared office space for the city’s entrepreneurial community as part of a program sponsored by Capital One. As part of the owner's commitment to sustainable practices, this project features a new rooftop equipped with solar panels. This multi-award-winning project successfully maintains the historic character of the building and achieved LEED Silver certification in 2021.

Boro B3, McLean, VA: Boro Block B3 is a 149,075 sf five-story building with two levels of retail and three levels of office space. The project promotes a pedestrian-friendly environment and achieved a 16.5% energy cost savings. Low-emitting materials standards were adhered to, and 95% of construction waste was diverted from landfills. SDC provided Process Management services, and Boro Block B3 achieved LEED-CS Silver-level certification and was recognized for innovative design.

2100 L Street, Washington, DC: 2100 L Street NW is a 186,871 sf 10-story office tower located on the corner of 21st Street NW and K Street NW in Washington, DC. Designed by WDG Architecture, the building boasts a host of amenities including a landscaped rooftop terrace, a penthouse lounge with an adjacent conference center and catering kitchen, and a spa-quality fitness facility. SDC provided Process Management services and the project achieved LEED-CS Platinum-level certification in November 2020.