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Every innovation at Constitution Center promises to improve the quality of the work environment, from energy efficiency and water reduction to sustainable building materials and positive indoor air quality. This icon of the future will carry a LEED Gold rating; denoting Constitution Center as a landmark of yesterday and tomorrow. Its tangible “green” improvements will have an intangible effect on tenants; sparking a passion for higher ideas, pride of place and evidence of breakthrough thinking.

• USGBC LEED Gold certified building in Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design.
• Leading edge of energy efficiency and environmental responsibility through the reuse of existing structure and recycling over 75% waste created from demolition.
• Outstanding conversion of non-permeable courtyard into a lush, one-acre landscape courtyard.
• Sophisticated HVAC system that reduces energy consumption with innovative chilled beams.
• Large, floor-to-ceiling glass curtainwall permits maximum natural light throughout the day.
• The capacity to decrease water consumption with low-flow toilets and waterless urinals.

To learn more on chilled beams, visit the Chilled Beam Symposium website or Trox, Constitution Center’s chilled beam manufacturer.