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PROJECT DETAILS
Nine guiding principles were developed for the campus plan and architecture:
For Neighbours
The development will fit with the size and scale of the surrounding environment.
The design will be inspiring and creative and fit within the neighbourhood.
The campus security will be low-profile.
The edges of the campus will be well defined and landscaped.
The design will integrate sustainable materials and methods.
For Employees
The design will create a sense of place that reflects the foundations work in health and
learning.
The buildings will connect in a campus-like setting designed to facilitate interaction,
collaboration and learning.
The campus design will include open green spaces.
The design will provide access to natural light for all.
SITE PLAN
The building design was such that the users are encouraged to interact with each other, as well
as the general public, access to whom is open as a part of the socially sustainable campus
design. The idea behind creation of unobstructed spaces was to promote mingling of people,
and since the building is used by professionals from over 30 countries, the environment so
created is a mix of vibrant and culturally rich interactions.
The building design is unique in the sense that social sustainability with the use of spaces is
exhibited brilliantly which is a rare occurring for the buildings in the USA. The building design
coupled with the Foundations unique training programs to promote sustainability through the
means of social interaction, car-pooling, urban agriculture and training the employees for the
use of non-conventional practices of energy consumption leads to an effective environment. This,
in turn impacts the users lifestyle such that they are encouraged to practice the learnings in their
personal lives as well.
As per the survey carried out by the Foundation, after the construction of this building in 2005,
93% of the users were satisfied with the functioning of the building. Also, the users tend to be
more compassionate towards their surroundings, as a result of the successful campus design as
well as the training programs held by the office.
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