Welcome

g1 comes naturally at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center (DLCC). Located in downtown Pittsburgh, the DLCC is the first “green” convention center in the world, and the only meeting venue to be awarded the Gold LEED® Certification by the US Green Building Council. Green is more than the way we are built — it is the way we operate. Here at the Green First web site you can learn more about our committment to being green, from our building design to our daily operations and greenpractices, to our bottle cap program. That's what g1 is all about!

Built Green!

Did you know? Natural light is in abundance at the DLCC where over 75% of the entire building is naturally lit. And the primary hall space of 236,000 square feet is 100% naturally lit by skylights and glass walls. Learn more ...

Working Green!

Did you know? DLCC uses 100% biodegradable trash can liners, 30% post consumer recycled copier paper, 57% post consumer recycled hand towels, and 50% post consumer recycled toilet tissue. Learn more ...