Friends Committee on National Legislation

• Location:

  245 2nd Street NE | Washington, DC

• Client:
  Friends Committee on National Legislation
• Architect:
  Burt Hill Kosar Rittelmann
• Category:
  Associations & Non-Profits | Historic Renovations | Renovations |
• Area:
  11,500 sf

Project Details

The FCNL building, originally constructed during the Civil War, had serious structural problems, outdated systems and significant maintenance concerns. The reconstructed building provides the Quaker organization with increased space and a safer working environment which is handicapped-accessible and incorporates “green” architecture and building materials. Modern renovations made the space fully barrier free and building code-compliant, with wiring appropriate for future developments. The green architecture features of the reconstructed building include photovoltaic panels, radiant floors, and a “green vegetated” roof. Thirteen geothermal wells were drilled over 300 feet deep to provide a supply of water at constant temperature to create more efficient heating and cooling. FCNL achieved Silver LEED certification from the U.S. Green Building Council in 2007.