A commitment to the surrounding community, minimizing energy use and promoting healthy indoor and outdoor environments was priority for the CDC in the development of their new Operations Center. The design features a spine of meeting space and central corridors, external shades and internal light shelves to capture exterior light, and stair shafts are located on the ends of the building where they share daylight and views of the campus.

As the principal agency in the U.S. protecting the health and safety of all Americans, CDC officials wanted to serve as an example for providing healthy work environments for their employees. This building is designed to be 20% more efficient than current building standards require. An open space adjacent to the building exceeds the building footprint by approximately 300% and promotes an active lifestyle. Other sustainable initiatives include: Adjacent rainwater retention pond; Sunscreens on the facade block the intensity of the sun; Low VOC materials; Alternative transportation options; Heat island effect lessened by reflective roofing material and a green roof over a portion of the facility.

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