What is barbara jordan building?

The Barbara Jordan Building is a 5-story office building located in downtown Austin, Texas. It was completed in 1999 and named after Barbara Jordan, a prominent civil rights leader and politician from Texas who served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1973 to 1979.

The building houses several state agencies, including the Texas Workforce Commission, the Texas Department of Insurance, and the Texas Office of State-Federal Relations. It also includes retail spaces, a parking garage, and a rooftop garden with views of the State Capitol and downtown Austin.

The Barbara Jordan Building was designed by the architecture firm Skidmore, Owings & Merrill and features a modern, glass-enclosed design with green tinted windows and vertical metal fins. It has won several awards for its sustainable design, including LEED Silver certification for its energy-efficient features and use of recycled materials.