The Detroit Zoological Society is one of the most sustainable zoos in the U.S., recognized by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums for environmental leadership, earning their 2015 Green Award
Located in tech-hub, Silicon Valley, the headquarters houses the company’s 2,000 employees, which are divided into R&D and their sales department.
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The 1.1 million square-foot headquarters is enveloped in terracotta, white metal, and glass to not only reduce solar intake, but to reduce the energy costs of the building as well. The glass exterior allows for an influx of natural light to penetrate the interior, while trees and other foliage create a natural environment in the structure’s centralized courtyard.
In addition to pursuing LEED for Homes, the project hoped to earn New York State Energy Research and Development Authority energy efficiency incentives and Historic Building Tax Credits