David L. Lawrence Convention Center (Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania)

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The David L. Lawrence Convention Center is a significant symbol of the “new” Pittsburgh Region. As Pittsburgh continues to revolutionize into a regional destination place, this landmark building has become the cornerstone of the transformation. On the cutting edge of design, this innovative structure connects the urban city to the waterfront overlooking the Allegheny River. While boasting breath-taking views of the North Shore and Downtown Pittsburgh from the concourses, balconies and terraces, which are located throughout the building, the Center has been certified with a Gold LEED rating by the U.S. Green Building Council. As the first “green” convention center and world’s largest “green” building, the Center capitalized on its environmentally smart structure by utilizing natural daylight and natural ventilation to light and heat the building, and incorporating a water reclamation system which reduces potable water use.

The Center was the main venue of the G-20 Summit on September 24-25, 2009. Leaders of the world's major economic powers attended. The building replaced an earlier 1981 structure with the same name, on the same site.

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Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_L._Lawrence_Convention_Center
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Coordinates:   40°26'44"N   79°59'45"W

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  • Looks Awsome
  • and also falls apart
  • I hope they eventually build the hotel that's supposed to be included with the convention center, and if they do, they need to make sure it's as close to Rafael Vinoly's rendering as possible.
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