CISA's New $524M HQ: A Sustainable Hub for Cybersecurity
The U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is set to consolidate its news operations into a new, state-of-the-art headquarters. The $524m project, led by Clark Construction, will be located at the St. Elizabeths West Campus in Washington, D.C., spanning 630,000 square feet. This move aligns with the Biden administration's sustainability goals and CISA's Secure by Design initiative.
CISA, part of the Department for Homeland Security (DHS), is currently spread across multiple locations. The new headquarters, designed by architectural firm HOK, will bring these news operations under one roof. The project design took two years, followed by a two-year hold before construction began.
The new headquarters will prioritize sustainability. It aims for net-zero operational emissions and a 72% lower energy use intensity compared to other regional office buildings. This is achieved through the use of low embodied-carbon materials and sustainable systems. The project also benefits from $115m in funding from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA).
CISA's Secure by Design initiative will be further bolstered by this news move. The agency leads the national effort to understand, manage, and reduce risks to cyber and physical infrastructure. The new headquarters will provide a central hub for these news operations.
The new CISA headquarters, set to be completed under the $524m contract awarded to Clark Construction, will not only consolidate news operations but also serve as a testament to the agency's commitment to sustainability and security. It will provide a central, efficient, and secure workspace for CISA's critical mission.
