Discover the transformation of the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority (WMATA) headquarters into a dynamic civic building.
This session will share strategies for activating public spaces, creating vibrant workplaces, and achieving LEED Platinum® v4 certification. It will also cover the challenges of seamlessly integrating security while preserving the visitor and employee experience.
Join the discussion to gain insights from the challenges and successes of this fast-paced 18-month project. You'll leave with actionable knowledge to reimagine aging structures into modern, sustainable, and engaging civic hubs.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the critical factors and challenges involved in transforming aging structures into modern civic buildings.
- Develop strategies for activating public spaces within architectural projects and creating vibrant community hubs.
- Practice applying sustainable design principles and strategies to architectural projects, with a focus on achieving LEED Platinum v4 certification.
- Learn innovative ways to conceal security elements while maintaining a welcoming and safe environment for visitors and employees in public buildings.