{"id":4930,"date":"2026-02-16T17:00:50","date_gmt":"2026-02-16T18:00:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.angesfinanciers.org\/?p=4930"},"modified":"2026-02-20T08:40:29","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T08:40:29","slug":"ehdd-completes-net-zero-aia-global-campus-in-washington-dc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.angesfinanciers.org\/index.php\/2026\/02\/16\/ehdd-completes-net-zero-aia-global-campus-in-washington-dc\/","title":{"rendered":"EHDD completes net-zero AIA Global Campus in Washington DC"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The American Institute of Architects<\/a>‘ new home in Washington DC<\/a> has been designed by San Francisco-based EHDD to be “one of the first fully decarbonised major renovations in the US”.<\/span><\/p>\n

The AIA Global Campus for Architecture & Design<\/a> is part of a net-zero campus that also includes an outdoor courtyard, the AIA Design Shop, Grace Street Coffee Roasters, and The Octagon Museum \u2013 the AIA’s former home that now accommodates the Architecture Foundation<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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A brutalist building in Washington DC has been renovated to create a new home for the American Institute of Architects (AIA)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Located at 1735 New York Avenue NW, close to the White House and National Mall, the newly retrofitted brutalist building hosts programs, exhibits, walking tours and workshops aimed at engaging the public to discover architecture.<\/p>\n

EHDD<\/a> was responsible for the architecture and interiors for the project, while Hartman-Cox Architects<\/a> served as the on-site architect.<\/p>\n

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Large exhibition spaces feature concrete floors and wood-lined ceilings<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

“AIA’s newly renovated building is one of the first fully decarbonised major renovations in the US,” said a statement from the organisation. “This adaptive reuse project showcases a cost-effective, scalable, replicable approach to decarbonisation.”<\/p>\n

On track to achieve LEED Platinum status, the building’s sustainable features include an external photovoltaic sunshade system, a cool roof system, insulated glazing and LED lighting with occupancy sensors.<\/p>\n

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The inaugural exhibition includes a Lego building model of the Octagon, the AIA’s former home<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Biophilic elements such as interior planting, the use of natural materials and access to daylight are all key elements incorporated by the design team.<\/p>\n

The first floor of the building includes a large exhibition space, where original concrete floors are exposed and a wood-lined ceiling integrates a track lighting system.<\/p>\n