Elevating Air Standards in DC Commercial Real Estate
Client: EastBanc
Location: Washington DC
Scope: 156,000-sf 8-floor building, ongoing since June 2022
Objectives
Demonstrate controlled and safe indoor air quality post-COVID to reassure tenants.
Address tenant complaints regarding uncomfortable air conditions, including overheating and stuffiness.
Solution
Implemented an IAQ monitoring system across all floors to provide real-time data, making air quality information publicly accessible to build tenant trust.
Installed an outdoor AQ monitor to validate the superior indoor air quality.
Set up a public display in the lobby to provide visible and continuous air quality updates.
Results
Improved tenant retention rates and increased building occupancy.
Significantly reduced tenant complaints about air quality.
Provided building engineers and administrators with immediate alerts on air quality issues, enabling proactive management and resolution before tenant discomfort arises.