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The LinkedIn Technology Information Limited, Bengaluru office, said that it has been awarded LEED Platinum certification. The LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) rating system, developed by the US Green Building Council (USGBC), is the foremost programme for buildings, homes and communities that are designed, constructed, maintained and operated for improved environmental and human health performance.
“At LinkedIn, we are absolutely committed to protecting the planet while we are growing globally. That’s why we design our workspaces with the highest sustainability standards like LEED, and over 60 per cent of our global office footprint has a green building certification,” said Peggy Brannigan, Global Programme Manager for Sustainability at LinkedIn.
Sustainable design
The company’s office space has achieved 42 per cent energy savings, uses 46 per cent less water compared to a traditional building and has 100 per cent height adjustable workstations.
It is designed to have easy access to public transport, carpooling parking and bicycle storage facility for employees who would like to cycle to work. The project has scored a total of 92 out of 110 points under the LEED 2009 for Commercial Interiors rating system.
Space Matrix was the design partner for this project. Mansi Patel, International Client Solutions Lead at Space Matrix and the manager on this project, said,“We designed self-sufficient ‘neighbourhoods’ at the project that articulated the core values and innovative work ethic of LinkedIn. Each unique neighbourhood is a destination and is fully equipped with an array of spaces for both work and recreation. These neighbourhoods are interconnected by ‘project corridors’ to cater to project-based teams.”
Adding that they focused on shared facilities like the cafeteria, pantries, medical room and game rooms, Patel said, “These shared spaces provide the opportunity for ad-hoc interactions, hence making the environment at the LinkedIn Bangalore office naturally conducive for collaboration and innovation.”
Achieving the goals
Gopalakrishnan Padmanabhan, Managing Director - APAC and Middle East, Green Business Certificate Institute (GBCI), said, “Because of the leadership of companies like LinkedIn, we are increasing the number of green buildings and getting closer to USGBC’s goal to outpace conventional buildings, while being environmentally and socially responsible and improving the quality of life for generations to come.”
LEED is the foremost programme for the design, construction and operation of green buildings. Nearly 97,000 registered and certified commercial projects are currently participating in LEED, comprising nearly 21 billion square feet of construction space across 167 countries and territories.
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