# Energy-Efficient Office Buildings The New Balance Headquarters Are Designed to Save Water & Energy By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-07-21 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-headquarter References: [newbalance.newsmarket](http://newbalance.newsmarket.com/LATEST-NEWS/ALL/new-balance-headquarters-is-nation-s-first-leed--v2009-core-and-shell-platinum-certification-to-earn/s/574A87FE-E48D-4FDB-87B2-2255FDD5138C) & [newbalance.newsmarket](http://newbalance.newsmarket.com/LATEST-NEWS/ALL/new-balance-headquarters-is-nation-s-first-leed--v2009-core-and-shell-platinum-certification-to-earn/s/574A87FE-E48D-4FDB-87B2-2255FDD5138C) The New Balance Headquarters building, located in the Allston-Brighton area of Boston, Massachusetts, is the first facility in the USA to achieve maximum credits in the Indoor Environmental Quality category of the [U.S. Green Building Council's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/usgbc) rating system. This magnificent building is designed with a whole range of sustainable features that include [green roofing](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robert-a-iger-building), rain garden facilities as well as an array of energy-saving and water-saving technologies and measures. Collectively, these measures have ensured that the New Balance Headquarters has successfully achieved a 35 percent reduction in water consumption of plumbing and an incredible 86 percent reduction in post-development runoff The New Balance Headquarters are truly set to act as a source of inspiration for other [corporate headquarters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cleveland-foundation) looking to be eco-friendly. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 54% | Activity: 29% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Eco Architecture](https://www.trendhunter.com/ecoarchitecture) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Sustainable Buildings:** The trend of designing office buildings with sustainable features and technologies presents opportunities for companies to create eco-friendly corporate headquarters. - **Energy-saving Technologies:** The trend of incorporating energy-saving measures in office buildings opens opportunities for businesses to develop innovative technologies that reduce energy consumption. - **Water Conservation:** The trend of implementing water-saving technologies and practices in office buildings creates disruptive innovation opportunities for companies in the plumbing industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Architecture:** The architecture industry can benefit from the trend of sustainable buildings by offering design services for eco-friendly office spaces. - **Green Technology:** The green technology industry can capitalize on the trend of energy-saving technologies by developing innovative solutions for reducing energy consumption in office buildings. - **Plumbing:** The plumbing industry can seize the trend of water conservation in office buildings by creating advanced plumbing systems that minimize water usage. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pier-Side Dynamic Office Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-hq.md) - [Industrial Waterfront Headquarters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nderkleiva.md) - [Nature-Connecting Office Spaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/here-now.md) - [Biophilic Workplace Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mangrove-garden.md) - [Natural Material-Focused Headquarters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/escritrio-da-engenharia.md) - [Timber-Centric Non-Profit Headquarters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-cleveland-foundation.md) - [Nature-Inspired Weatherproof Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-balance-580-goretex.md) - [Amsterdam-Honoring Dynamic Workspaces](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/un-studio.md) - [Performance-Ready Running Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fresh-foam-x-1080-v13.md)