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1901 L Street NW
A full MEP overhaul turned this “B Class” building into DC’s first WELL v1-certified Trophy Class landmark—complete with three new levels, smart systems, and standout amenities.

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Project Achievements

1901 L Street is the first WELL(v1) building in DC certified by the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI). In addition to achieving WELL Silver certification, this project also achieved LEED Gold certification.

Project Description

Engenium Group provided MEP services to develop the existing “B Class”  commercial office building into a “Trophy Class” building, including addition of three new levels and all new exterior facades, MEP systems, roof terrace, elevators, lobby, streetscape, amenities and reconfigured central core and restrooms. The renovated building totals 261,000 SF (a 65,000 SF expansion).

Mechanical systems include:

  • DOAS Air Handling Units w/ sensible and latent energy recovery, low-temperature discharge, and fan array supply and exhaust fans with independent variable frequency drives.
  • DOAS fan-powered terminal units with sensible only hydronic cooling,
    hydronicheating, and electronically commutated fan motors.
  • Centrifugal Chillers with low-temperature chilled water, magnetic levitation compressors, and variable capacity with low turndown.
  • Condensing Boilers with low design return temperatures for maximum efficiency.
  • Redundant pumping systems.
  • Dual cell comfort cooling tower with variable capacity fans with independent variable
    frequency drives, water-side economizer capabilities.
  • 24/7 process cooling tower with variable capacity fan with variable frequency drive.

Engenium Group’s electrical team designed for a complete replacement of electrical distribution, a new 4,000 Amp service, a new 2,500 Amp bus duct rise, new branch distribution panels, and LED lighting in common areas with a programmable multi-zone dimming system. Our plumbing engineers extended new domestic water distribution, sanitary waste, and vent piping to devices within the building core, and provided new domestic hot water heater as needed. Additionally, a complete demolition and replacement of the base building plumbing system was involved in the scope.

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