Name of project:
Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building
Address:
1244 Speer Blvd.
What’s happening:
The General Services Administration is undertaking a modernization project at the Chavez building that will transform the outdated federal facility into a high-performing green building. Located in the Golden Triangle, the 180,000-square-foot building is home to five federal agencies that employ about 190 people.
The details:
The modernized building will produce 5 percent of its energy through renewable-energy technologies and cut its energy use by 30 percent. The highlight of the project will be a new building exterior composed of an aluminum and glass curtain wall system that will reduce the building’s energy consumption, protect against the effects of a terrorist blast and enhance the natural light and views. Other sustainable features include a solar sculpture on top of the neighboring parking garage and new building controls and equipment.
Architect:
Tryba Architects
Developer/owner:
General Services Administration
Design/builder:
GE Johnson
Construction manager:
Jacobs
Completion date:
November
