The U.S. Department of State Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations has announced that the new U.S. Embassy in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, has received LEED Gold certification from the United States Green Building Council. This recognition highlights the department's commitment to environmental leadership and sustainable design.
The embassy was designed collaboratively by KCCT Architecture and Krueck Sexton Partners and constructed by Framaco International Inc. It represents a commitment to democracy, sustainability, human rights, economic development, and global cooperation.
The building incorporates advanced strategies such as solar photovoltaic panels, an energy recovery ventilation system, and modern lighting technologies. The use of indigenous plant species reduces the heat island effect common in urban areas. Stormwater collection for irrigation helps keep the harbor clean and lessens demand on the city's drainage system.
Completed in 2022, this embassy joins 64 other U.S. diplomatic missions worldwide with LEED certification: three Platinum, 24 Gold, 22 Silver, and 15 base level certified missions.
The Bureau of Overseas Buildings Operations (OBO) manages planning, acquisition, design, construction, operations, maintenance, and disposal of U.S. diplomatic properties overseas. OBO aims to provide effective facilities for diplomacy through technology and sustainability.
For more information about this project or others managed by OBO, contact OBOExternalAffairs@state.gov or visit their website.
