NOAA Satellite Operations Center (Suitland, MD)

Sustainable Design NOAA Satellite Operations Center (Suitland, MD)

Donald R. Horn
(206) 220-4944
donald.horn@gsa.gov

Exterior design of NOAA Satellite Operations Center

The NOAA Satellite Operations Center will house current and future environmental satellite operations of national and global significance. GSA is building a new facility that not only enhances NOAA's mission but also expresses the function of the building. The desire to create a low-impact building in keeping with the scale of surrounding structures led to a green roof design that merges with the landscape.

Thumbnail of image describing Only 20% of the site becomes impervious, elminating the need for a water detention pond or increased stormwater piping, while saving thousands of dollars.
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Building Name	National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Location	Suitland Federal Center, Suitland, Maryland
Architect	Morphosis/Einhorn Yaffee Prescott
Contractor	P.J. Dick, Inc.
Size	208,271 gsf
Budgeted Cost	$81 million
Completion	September 2005
Green Roof Area	146,000 sf