WORK EXPERTISE PEOPLE NEWS OFFICES CAREERS ABOUT EYP Search New Consulate General, Erbil US Department of State Erbil, Iraq Previous Next The New Consulate General in Erbil embraces OBO's strategic priorities for secure, resilient, and sustainable places to live and work in support of the United States’ diplomacy abroad. Communicating confidence and respect, the Consulate General symbolizes the global partners’ relationship and shared aspirations by expressing America's democratic values within Iraq's cultural context. The campus hosts a portion of the consulate staff on site, and the resident’s ability to venture beyond the campus can be limited. In the design process, the team used day-in-the-life experiences to understand how to support the projects’ users. Beginning with the residential village – including apartment buildings, townhouses, and a hotel – the campus enriches the daily experiences of those living and working there with dining facilities, a fitness center, and opportunities for outdoor activities to support work/life balance in a safe, secure environment. Located eight miles from Erbil's historic city center, the project respects and responds to local climate and culture through design that preserves water, controls light, and reduces energy consumption. Practical choices such as intentional shading devices and xeriscape landscape design decreases the campus’ effect on the environment and local utilities. In extreme heat, shading along the main campus path reduces perceived ambient temperature by 10-15 degrees, improves thermal comfort by at least 10%, and eliminates heat gain from solar radiation. The design balances complex program requirements and an aggressive climate with OBO's energy reduction goal to achieve LEED Silver, with aspirations for Net Zero Energy and Carbon Neutrality. Through the design and engineering of the campus, the U.S. Consulate General Erbil was able to achieve net-zero. Building Facts Site: 51 Acres Buildings: 484,000 GSF New Construction Architecture, Engineering, Interior Design Workplace, Residential, Recreational, Security, Support Sustainable Oasis The design of the new compound embraces the guiding principles of safety, functionality, and positively representing the United States in relation to the host government and region. A residential village offers the features and amenities familiar to American citizens. Previous Next Aerial Site Plan Douglas A. Silliman former U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Iraq Eco-Diplomacy Passive and active reduction strategies – including mechanical system selection, LED lighting, building envelope optimization, domestic hot water, and photovoltaics – enabled us to exceed the US Department of State’s ambitious target for energy savings. Project Tags Diplomatic Government Interiors & Workplace Research On the Boards More Projects Like This US Department of State US Embassy, Oslo US Department of State US Embassy, Bujumbura TOP What’s Possible? .cls-1 { fill: #858b92; } .cls-1 { fill: #858b92; } .cls-1 { fill: #858b92; } ©2021 EYP Inc. Privacy policy | Compliance Government Healthcare Higher Education Science & Technology On the Boards EXPERTISE NEWS PEOPLE OFFICES ABOUT EYP CAREERS