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Green Good Design
NATIONAL OFFICE FURNITURE'S WORLD HEADQUARTERS
Jasper, Indiana, USA | 2015
Architects: Gensler
Client: National Office Furniture
National Office Furniture has completed a new World Headquarters. The 50,000 sq ft facility houses over 140 corporate employees. It was designed, renovated, and outfitted by the world renowned Gensler design firm and National’s internal design team.
Sustainable building elements and operations played a key role in the design. National is pursuing a LEED or WELL building certification for the facility. To address energy efficiency and the related reduction in greenhouse gases, the building utilizes Energy Star appliances, LED lighting and occupant sensor lighting controls. A white TPO roof membrane was installed on 100% of the building roof area which reflects sunlight to keep summer cooling costs lower.
The building underwent a major renovation to transform into National’s Headquarters, and over 80% of the construction and demolition debris was diverted from the landfill.
Daylighting and views to the outdoors provide employees and visitors a connection to nature, while reducing energy use. Low-e window systems installed throughout the space, along with clerestory windows through the center of the facility bring more daylight in while existing skylights were kept in place.
Combined with the open floor plan, the centralized conferencing and private offices with glass fronts allow daylight to reach center areas of the space. Low emitting paints, adhesives and flooring ensure a healthy space and protect indoor air quality. Water efficiency is protected with utilization of low flow water fixtures which reduced water use by 35% from baseline. The products and materials chosen boast a high recycled content. Light Pollution Reduction. To reduce light pollution, full cut off, fully shielded LED light fixtures were selected for the parking lot, and sensors/timers on interior lighting. Furniture is certified to the BIFMA level multi-attribute certification.
