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Our space on the 10th and 11th floors of One Memorial Drive was built with the environment in mind. 100% recyclable sheet rock, acoustic ceiling tiles, sensors that shut off bathroom faucets when not in use and greenscape are just some of the features that make our Cambridge campus a workplace you can feel good about.

Materials & Resources

  • 75% of construction waste diverted from landfills and recycled.
  • Salvaged doors, locker bins, tables and vintage stools used to minimize resource use.
  • Open offices use less construction materials and create a flexible workspace.

Energy & Water Efficiency

  • High efficiency mechanical and lighting systems reduce energy consumption.
  • Microsoft network users can view energy consumption and savings data.
  • Plans to purchase green power for 50% of electrical needs for the first 2 years of occupancy

Indoor Air Quality

  • Low volatile organic compounds materials (including paint and carpet) maintain indoor air quality and occupant comfort.
  • Non ozone-depleting refrigerants (HCFCs) used in cooling systems.
  • "Green wall" in main gathering area filters air and creates a connection to the natural world.
  • Green housekeeping strategies implemented, including use of low toxicity cleaning products.

Strategies & Benefits

  • Bicycle storage and showers/locker rooms available to facilitate bike commuting.
  • Open floor plan across two floors creates a user-friendly environment and stimulates interaction between employees.
  • 100% of employees to have daylight at their workstations as well as views to the outside.
  • High performance buildings result in reduced operating costs, higher productivity and reduced absenteeism.

Greenscape Scope

  • 34% of regularly occupied floor space has a direct line of sight to greenscape.

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