LEED

July 16, 2024

Salesforce Tower, Sydney, Australia

The Salesforce Tower Sydney, a 55-story landmark in the heart of Sydney’s Circular Quay, emerges from the bustling CBD’s cityscape as a symbol of innovation, collaboration and sustainable design. Located at 180 George Street, this stunning edifice is both Sydney’s tallest commercial building and Salesforce’s new Australian headquarters. The space has been designed to embody the global tech giant’s commitment to growth and cutting-edge technology, marking a new dawn for workplace design – and setting a new benchmark for Salesforce’s design standard internationally.

March 21, 2023

What the U.S. Government’s Focus on Embodied Carbon Means for Buildings

The passage of the Inflation Reduction Act in 2022 made specifying low-carbon building materials and products a vital component of the federal government’s strategy to reduce U.S. greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. While the stipulations and requirements in the Act are still in the process of being implemented, now is the time for those responsible for selecting building…

February 22, 2019

Base Camp Designed for…Sustainability and Innovation

As we worked to create our new headquarters, we took into account what was not only best for our customers, designers and employees, but also our planet. Saving the best for last, we’re closing our blog series on the design and construction of Interface’s new global headquarters by outlining how we kept sustainability top of…

February 7, 2019

How the LaGrange College Library Achieved LEED Certification

If you’re going to do something, do it right. When Library Director Loren Pinkerman came to LaGrange College, he immediately began lobbying for a new building. After 40 years and substantial growth in the student body, it was time. One of former President Stuart Gulley’s primary directives? Make it LEED certified. Greening the Campus For…

September 26, 2018

From Rendering to Reality: Navigating the Construction of a New Global Headquarters

When you embark on the process of renovating an office space or even building new, everything is important. From design and space considerations down to building materials and fabric selections, there are so many variables to juggle — and that’s just pre-occupancy.

September 11, 2018

How +Positive Spaces Can Create a Healthier Planet

Can a built space not only have a positive impact on those who occupy it, but also on the environment outside the building? We believe the answer is yes. Buildings of the past simply focused on the function and aesthetics of a space. As construction processes evolved, it became apparent that some of the development,…

June 18, 2017

Biophilic Design: A Pathway to WELL Certification at ASID Headquarters

I had the pleasure to visit ASID’s new HQ, the first space to receive both the WELL Platinum and LEED Platinum certifications. Becoming the first space to receive both the WELL Platinum and LEED Platinum certifications makes it truly one of a kind. ASID and Perkins+Will partnered to create an exceptional space that speaks to…

July 11, 2016

Maximizing Space, Boosting Culture

Rapid Advance was growing in more ways than one. The company’s original headquarters was the quintessence of corporate design—traditional, muted, and safe—but that space didn’t represent the changing company culture or allow for team growth. They needed a space that reflected the vibrancy of their culture and allowed for current and future expansion. This team…