RiverSouth, a triangular office tower just south of downtown Austin’s treasured Lady Bird Lake, thoughtfully responds to its physical and environmental constraints to transform an underutilized, triangular site into a model for sustainable development within the district. Formerly the site of a single restaurant set within a solid block of surface parking, its redevelopment into a 15-story LEED Gold office building aims to create public and private spaces that are engaging, comfortable, and environmentally responsible.

The project, which recently earned a Texas ASLA Honor Award, focuses on green infrastructure strategies to cool ambient temperatures, increase biodiversity, and provide thorough and creative solutions to on-site stormwater management. Read the full article on WLA here.