Newport Beach Association of Realtors
Newport Beach, CA
Environmentally friendly strategies were employed in the design of this new office building. The use of exposed split-faced concrete masonry units for the exterior skin was specified for durability and sustainability. Natural lighting supplements artificial lighting by maximizing north light and minimizing south facing windows where possible. Shading devices were designed to shade all south-facing openings. Extensive use of concrete masonry contrasts with the smooth texture of glass to provide a signature building with significant views, all while using materials that stand up well in a coastal environment.