MARY E. SWITZER BUILDING
Washington DC, United States
RETROFIT
ORIGINAL
2014
Office
5
600,921 ft255,827 m2
Selective Replacement
  • Masonry with punched windows
  • LEED Gold

OTHER SYSTEMS INCLUDED IN THE RETROFIT
  • HVAC and/or mechanical systems
  • Lighting systems
  • Daylighting controls
  • Building management system
  • On-site energy generation
  • Roof systems

EXTENT OF THE FACADE INTERVENTION
  • Whole window replacement / renovation (including new frame)

**This building is registered as a historic landmark
DESCRIPTION
Mary E. Switzer, formerly the Railroad Retirement Board Building, is a federal building in Washington, DC, USA. The building was built in 1940 and underwent a total renovation which included the replacement of all windows with modern energy-efficient ones.
OWNER
the United States Department of War


DEVELOPER


DESIGN ARCHITECT
Charles Klauder and Louis A. Simon


EXECUTIVE ARCHITECT


ENGINEER


CONSTRUCTION MANAGER


GENERAL CONTRACTOR


FACADE CONSULTANT


FACADE CONTRACTOR


OTHER CONSULTANT/CONTRIBUTOR
1940
5
600,921 ft255,827 m2


ORIGINAL FACADE DESIGN


DESCRIPTION
Mary E. Switzer, formerly the Railroad Retirement Board Building, is a federal building in Washington, DC, USA. The building was built in 1940 and underwent a total renovation which included the replacement of all windows with modern energy-efficient ones.