National AudUbon Society Headquarters

New York, NY

Client: National Audobon Society Headquarters
Completion: 2008

The National Audubon Society relocated from its 700 Broadway location, "Audubon House", to a full floor at 225 Varick Street. This former printing house offers high ceilings, full-height windows, and large floor plates that allow all 125 staff members to be on one floor. The design for their new headquarters was inspired by their mission to 'protect and restore vital ecosystems, and to ensure a healthy environment for people, wildlife, and the earth’s natural resources.' The work space functions as a model for their environmental mission. Innovative features include: energy efficient systems, under floor air distribution, open space planning to allow daylight penetration to the entire floor, occupancy sensors and controls, the use of recycled and locally produced materials, and high indoor environmental quality. The 28,000 square-foot project is certified LEED Platinum by the US Green Building Council.

Awards:
2009 IIDA NY Lester Dundes Interior Design Award, Sustainable Design Category
2009 Environmental Design + Construction, Excellence in Design Award, Commercial Category
2009 CoreNet Global Sustainable Leadership and Design Award, Design/Interior Non-Profit Category
2008 New York Construction Magazine Award of Merit, Best Green Project
2008 Society of American Registered Architects Design Award of Honor