1200 NEW YORK AVENUE

This 189,433-square-foot building, designed by Pei Cobb Freed & Associates, was delivered in 1996 and is renowned for the innovative uses of light, energy, and heating and cooling - benchmarks for green architecture and energy efficiency. This stunning granite building includes state-of-the-art lighting, mechanical, and elevator systems as well as flexible classrooms and a 170-seat auditorium. 1200 New York Avenue is a flagship for environmentally friendly design and management.

Primary location: Washington