As the DC office market adjusts to post-COVID economic forces and vacancies soar, owners look to transform their assets into environments that attract tenants, visitors, and residents.
These conversions have taken several forms, such as the conversion of office space to a commercial kitchen, the addition of a rooftop amenity, or a substantial improvement to ensure code compliance.
As we work together to invigorate DC office buildings, join GHT for an in-depth discussion of the unique challenges presented by each of these project types.
Learning Objective 1
Identify how changes in the DMV market are impacting MEP design for the owner.
Learning Objective 2
Differentiate between Level I, II, and III alterations, and identify the obstacles associated with each level.
Learning Objective 3
Understand that different building use types have distinctive electrical and HVAC load requirements and how this may affect the existing electrical and HVAC systems.
Learning Objective 4
Recognize the unique challenges presented by office to residential conversions as it relates to the building’s MEP design.
Learning Objective 5
Explore trends relating to new construction in the DMV region including the push for net zero; contemplating an all-electric building and using solar energy to offset building consumption.