This 189,433-square-foot building, designed by Pei Cobb Freed & Associates, was delivered in 1996 and is renowned for the innovative uses of light, energy, and heating and cooling - benchmarks for green architecture and energy efficiency. This stunning granite building includes state-of-the-art lighting, mechanical, and elevator systems as well as flexible classrooms and a 170-seat auditorium. 1200 New York Avenue is a flagship for environmentally friendly design and management.
Akridge developed the building for the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) and its science-related building Clients.
1200 New York Avenue is LEED Gold Certified, an EPA ENERGY STAR labeled property, and has earned the UL Verified Healthy Building for Indoor Air Mark.



SERVICE REQUEST
To advise us of service requests, clients may access our web-based system on the bottom of this page, or simply call us at 202.638.3000 to receive a prompt and courteous response to all your building needs.
BUILDING GUIDES
All the Right Moves: A Contractor's Guide for Office Construction details the guidelines and procedures for vendors providing construction and related services to Akridge building clients.
Beneath the Surface: A comprehensive guide to your building's operations, Beneath the Surface includes information on everything from how to access after-hours HVAC to emergency procedures and holiday closures.
BUILDING ACCESS
1200 New York Avenue is electronically monitored by Datawatch. For more information on DataWatch, visit www.datawatchsystems.com, or call 301.654.3282.
GREEN INITIATIVES
Akridge is proud of our many green initiatives. For more information about sustainability, including recycling tips and materials, please see below.
Resources for an Earth-Friendly Workspace:
Akridge's DC Guide
Akridge's Virginia Guide
DC Department of Public Works Commercial Recycling Guide
DC Recycling Hotline 202.645.8245
ENERGY STAR
1200 New York Avenue is an EPA ENERGY STAR labeled property.
AWARDS
BOMA Local and Regional Office Building of the Year - 1999
BOMA Building of the Year - 1998
Engineering News Record Magazine Top 100 Projects of the Past 100 Years - 2000
Service Providers
Building Services Staff
Our award-winning team members wear uniforms and carry identification to ensure a high level of security in our buildings. You can contact your building's engineers and porters using the information under service request on the bottom of this page.


Property Management Staff
Should you have any questions or suggestions regarding building operations, please feel free to contact any member of your property management team.


