Construction completed on U.S. Embassy in Jakarta, Indonesia

The new Embassy, constructed by B.L. Harbert International of Birmingham, Alabama and designed by Davis Brody Bond Architects and Planners from New York, New York, applied a holistic approach to environmental responsibility. Multiple energy-saving features enhance its performance, including the use of high-efficiency chillers, low-flow toilet fixtures, and efficient lighting solutions.

Wastewater will be treated on-site, recycled, and reused for irrigation, lessening the burden on the city’s utility systems. In addition, energy consumption is reduced by limiting the building’s exposure to solar heat gain through its north-south orientation and use of exterior metal sunshades.

The Embassy in Jakarta was completed in 2019 and joins 52 U.S. diplomatic missions worldwide that have achieved LEED, two prestigious Platinum certifications, 18 Gold certifications, and 32 Silver or LEED-certified missions.

Since the start of the Department’s Capital Security Construction Program in 1999, OBO has completed 167 new diplomatic facilities.  OBO currently has more than 50 active projects either in design or under construction worldwide.