Metal Screen A large stainless steel mesh screen from GKD
Sunshades The south-facing elevation uses
sunshades that shade the interior and bounce light to the ceiling.
Metal Fabrics covers more than 50 percent of the glass and still allows natural light to reach the interior of the public spaces.
LEED Platinum Performance Characteristics
• 750 kilowatts generated by a rooftop and carport solar arrays that offset 20 percent of annual energy
• Native vegetation preserved during construction • Use of native landscaping around building • Construction waste recycled to reduce amount sent to landfills
• Louvered sunshades shade south elevation, reducing heat gain and bounce light into office interior to increase daylighting attributes
Public Space Steel-structured public spaces use
metal panels in flat and profile to offer a modern, lightweight look.
• Building consumes 72 percent less energy than previous headquarter location • Water consumption reduced 30 percent • Gray water provides 100 percent of irrigation water • Narrow office building increases daylighting to reduce energy costs