Images courtesy of The Miller Hull Partnership - Nick Clesi
Waterfront Place
Seattle, WA
Business Type
Tenant improvement
Size
9,000 square feet
Architect
The Miller Hull Partnership
Certifications
- Living Building Petal Certification
PAE’s Seattle office demonstrates how regenerative design, healthy materials, and transparency can shape a high-performance office rooted in place.
Located at Waterfront Place, PAE’s Seattle office reflects our commitment to regenerative design and material transparency. Designed in collaboration with The Miller Hull Partnership, the space is light-filled and grounded in its Pacific Northwest context, framing views and supporting natural flow. Overlooking the Seattle waterfront, the office is pursuing Living Building Challenge Petal Certification and Core Imperatives, reinforcing sustainability as a baseline—not an aspiration—for the built environment.
Special Features
Living Building Challenge Petal pursuit, including Core Imperatives and the Materials Petal
Healthy materials and supply chain transparency, with outreach to more than 300 manufacturers
Red List–compliant lighting, with Declare-labeled fixtures prioritizing occupant health
Energy and carbon reduction strategies, including metering and lifecycle assessment of interiors and MEP systems
25% reduction in water use, supported by metering and leak detection
Responsible material sourcing, including manufacturer process changes to eliminate harmful chemicals
