The DLCC
Works Green!

Pittsburgh was named by National Geographic Traveler as one of the world’s top 20 great places to visit in 2012.  One of the reasons is its unique architecture including the environmentally-smart “green” David L. Lawrence Convention Center. This 1.5 million sqft facility features 313,000 sqft of exhibit space, 37 loading docks, 53 meeting rooms and a 31,000 sqft ballroom. . Learn More »

Who is g1?

g1 (greenfirst)® represents the David L. Lawrence Convention Center’s (DLCC) commitment to environmental sustainability.  Located in downtown Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, the DLCC was the first “green” convention center in the world and was awarded the Gold LEED® certification by the US Green Building Council. The DLCC was built green in 2003 and operates green today! To operate green: we recycle, we compost, we reduce toxic emissions, we reduce energy use, we operate a grey water reclamation plant, we use natural cool air, we grow vegetables & herbs, we use natural resources, we purchase green, we donate unwanted supplies, we think green first in everything we do!

• What? For the DLCC to be awarded Gold LEED® certification, six building elements stand out: its unique design, the ability to preserve water, the use of natural air movement, the abundance of daylight, its downtown location, and the Center's ability to recycle.
• When? Owned by the Sports & Exhibition Authority of Pittsburgh and Allegheny County, designed by acclaimed architect — Rafael Viñoly — and managed by SMG, the DLCC was built on an urban brownfield location. Read More »
• How? Just by booking your event at the DLCC, your event is automatically green. We are dedicated to green! Every day, our staff thinks g1 by collecting materials that are ... Read More »
• Fun Being green can be fun! Check out our Greenfirst Wordsearch, Bottlecap Program, and Outdoor Green Space!