Additional fee, registration required.Join an exclusive site tour of The Nature Conservancy's Headquarters in Arlington, Virginia, where architectural innovation meets sustainability excellence.
You'll discover firsthand how meticulous analysis and cutting-edge design transformed this eight-story office building, achieving a remarkable 50% reduction in energy consumption. The tour will highlight the project's strategies for optimizing energy efficiency through state-of-the-art equipment, a cloud-based building management system, and cost-effective envelope enhancements.
Your guide will unveil a maglev chiller, air scrubbers, stormwater management, rainwater storage, and a biosolar roof. You'll be inspired and educated, gaining invaluable insights into sustainable design and LEED Platinum certification.
This is a bus tour.
Learning Objectives
- Identify innovative sustainability strategies, and recognize cutting-edge approaches in sustainable design and energy optimization.
- Gain the ability to assess the practicality and effectiveness of energy-saving measures, from building envelope improvements to advanced HVAC systems.
- Learn how the project aligns with LEED standards and become equipped to apply new insights to your own sustainability initiatives.
- Build skills to integrate sustainable practices and technologies into your projects, fostering environmentally responsible solutions in your work.