The previously released design of the new Google HQ was refused by city planners, so a new design has been submitted to help make the transition a little smoother. Designed by the Bjarke Ingles Group and Heatherwick Studio, the HQ design centers on a main building that's packed with plenty of retail and green space. This would all be accessible to the public to ensure a better integration with the larger community and allow Google employees and neighborhood residents to mingle.
The Google HQ design is planned to attain LEED certification for being a green building. The building is designed with solar panels that would enable the building to produce a 45% surplus of energy thats needed to power the internal offices.
What's Driving This Trend
- Green Building Design
- Companies can leverage the adoption of sustainable design principles and technologies in developing new buildings that can optimize power consumption and reduce carbon footprint
- Community Integration
- Businesses can explore opportunities for offering public access and shared green spaces to promote community engagement and collaboration.
- Renewable Energy Sources
- There is a growing opportunity for the integration of innovative renewable energy options such as solar panels to enable the production of surplus energy within a building and power office operations efficiently
Who This Affects Most
- Real Estate Industry
- Real estate industry players can explore the integration of green building technologies as a competitive differentiator that can offer customers eco-friendly living and working spaces.
- Construction Industry
- The adoption of green building principles in the construction process can position builders for long-term growth by attracting customers who are conscious about their carbon footprint and environmental impact.
- Energy Industry
- Companies within the energy industry can explore innovative solar-energy solutions for homes and commercial buildings as an opportunity to promote renewable energy and reduce utility costs.
