Washington Square

Washington Square incorporates the use of green initiatives and sustainable practices to affirm the owners’ commitment to preserving the earth’s most precious resources.

ENERGY STAR certified buildings save energy, save money, and help protect the environment by generating fewer greenhouse gas emissions than typical buildings. To be certified as ENERGY STAR, a building must meet strict energy performance standards set by EPA.

Washington Square is Fitwel certified in recognition of the evidence-based design and operations strategies that support the physical, mental, and social health of our occupants.

The building provides increased ventilation, pulling fresh air into the building and carefully filtering internal spaces, thereby greatly improving indoor air quality.

100% of the energy consumed comes from renewable energy sources that provide the highest environmental benefit.

As a model of green entrepreneurship and as an agent of change, building management collects and disposes of recyclables such as paper, plastic, glass, aluminum and other materials.

The building systems are optimized to ensure we can reduce CO2 emissions compared to non-LEED® office buildings reducing the strain on Earth’s most precious resource.

Installed in 2022, the unique solar canopy design generates approximately 659,000 kWh of usable AC electric output annually.

50% of the materials used in building renovation projects must meet stringent environmental requirements, including the use of post-industrial recycled content or materials extracted, harvested and manufactured locally. Tenants are encouraged to do the same in the design and construction of interiors.

Tenants are encouraged to design interiors to provide access to daylight and views. The building configuration allows for optimizing the amount of natural daylight in the workspace which improves working conditions, boosts employee wellness, satisfaction and morale.

The underground parking is designed to minimize the base building’s contribution to heat-island effect and relieve the cooling energy load during hot summer months.

A computerized Energy Management System allows for monitoring and control of energy use.

The use of water-efficient fixtures in the common areas and amenity spaces reduces the amount of water used by the building.

With a Transit Score of 100, Washington Square is one of the most accessible office buildings in Washington DC, with direct access to public transportation, including Farragut North Metro Station on-site and access to numerous bus lines.

Washington Square has a WalkScore rating of 99 and is deemed “a walker’s paradise” for accessibility and convenience, with a wide range of on-site and nearby amenities including shopping, dining, services, nearby hotel accommodations and historical attractions.

With a BikeScore of 90, it’s a “bikers’ paradise” with on-site access to ample bicycle storage and shower facilities, Preferred parking spaces are provided for fuel-efficient vehicles in addition to a conveniently located charging station for electric vehicles.