What is g1?
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.
Built Green; Working Green, Everyday!
Green is more than the way we are built — it is the way we operate. Because we are in the business of hosting events, conventions, meetings, and shows, some 500,000 visitors a year come through our doors. We strive to provide each visitor with a clean, fresh, comfortable environment as they enjoy their event. So every day, our staff thinks g1(greenfirst) by considering green, sustainable alternatives and practices in everything we do!
Recycling
Collecting materials that are being deposed of and giving the materials to companies that turn them into usable raw product. We recycle the traditional items — plastics, aluminum, glass, cardboard, all paper and wood and the not-so traditional items — light bulbs, batteries, water and food.
Reducing
Using bulk water cambros in meeting areas to reduce the bottled water usage, planning menus through the “Buy Fresh, Buy Local” food program, setting and monitoring hours of building operations based on each event’s schedule such as temperatures, lighting, escalators, growing vegetables and herbs on the Center’s rooftop terrace.
Reusing
Operating our own water reclamation plant where we re-use millions of gallons of treated water, using natural fresh air to cool the building, purchasing environmental friendly office supplies.
For a facility to become and remain established in “green” practices, everyone plays a key role—including event planners, decorators, contractors and attendees. Each are encouraged to respect the environment and provide a helping hand while in the DLCC by thinking g1(greenfirst).