Our Headquarters
Gold LEED Certified
Background
ITD HQ was a two year project to transform an old bank building into a modern workspace. It was not an easy task. Our historic building, which was built in 1950 as a bank, needed extensive upgrading. It would take a lot of planning and effort to turn the old bank building into what it is today.
Our Goal
Our goal was to create a beautiful, modern workspace where our teams could innovate and collaborate in a environmentally-friendly building. So, many of the design and construction decisions were made to get the building Gold LEED Certified. LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is the most widely used green building rating system in the world. Available for virtually all building types, LEED provides a framework for healthy, highly efficient, and cost-saving green buildings. LEED certification is a globally recognized symbol of sustainability achievement and leadership.
LEED Certification
The LEED certification is based on five categories: Sustainable Sites, Water Efficiency, Energy and Atmosphere, Materials and Resources, and Indoor Environmental Quality. Buildings are awarded points based on sustainable efforts within the categories, earning a higher certification with more points.
Even the design of the spaces was done with the environment in mind. For example, all the lights in ITD HQ are LEDs, from the ceiling lights all the way to the desk lamps. Recycled materials were used in the creation of the hanging dividers you see in this photo. The stripes and colors in them come from recycled magazines.
Nationwide LEED Stats
Why are LEED certified buildings important? They conserve water, reduce waste, and create healthier work environments. And our ITD HQ is a part of it!
Some of the ways LEED certified buildings contribute to bettering the environment include:
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Lower CO2 emissions
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Less energy consumed
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Less water consumed
Million tons of waste diverted from landfills
Out of 100 average ENERGY STAR score for LEED projects
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Less energy on average used by LEED buildings compared to commercial buildings
Million tons of coal equivalent saved each year
Million tons of avoided CO2 emissions
Mission Accomplished!
The goal was to get ITD HQ Gold LEED Certified and we did it.
View our scorecard and learn more about why LEED certification matters.
Photos
Below are some photos of ITD HQ. To see more, visit our Flickr! site.
Even the smallest details like finishes were considered carefully.
LED ceiling lights save energy.
Hanging dividers made from recycled materials.
The lobby of ITD HQ is beautiful and eco-friendly.