The design by architects Bates Smart, inspired by Australia’s vast and ancient landscape, speaks to the continuity and resilience of the world’s oldest living culture. And the innovative approach to sustainability – eco-friendly features include a green roof with an extensive photovoltaic array – signals a commitment to a brighter, greener future.
It is one of the first embassies in the American capital to attain a gold rating under LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), the world’s most widely used green building rating system. It is also the first Australian embassy to be recognised by Green Star, the internationally recognised Australian sustainability rating and certification system.
Project
Embassy of Australia
Australian Government Department of Foreign Affairs & Trade
Washington DC, USA
Size
19,900 sq m
RLB has worked with the Australian Government to deliver more than 50 of its diplomatic posts around the world. With our global network, we could pull together a multi-disciplinary delivery team from our offices in Canberra and Washington, who worked together seamlessly to execute the project with precision.
“Our journey with the new Embassy of Australia in Washington DC began with an initial feasibility study in 2009,” says Matt Richard, Director, RLB Australia. “The building that represents our nation today is testament to a visionary client and a dedicated project team.”
