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 edge of design, this original structure connects the urban city to the waterfront overlooking the Allegheny River. While boasting 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 United States Green Building Council. As one of the first green convention centers and one of the world s largest green buildings, the center capitalized on its environmentally smart structure by utilizing natural daylight and natural ventilation to light and heat the building, and incorporated a water reclamation system that reduces potable water use. The David L. Lawrence Convention Center located in Pittsburgh.