GreenProperties for GetResponse HQ

Green Properties for GetResponse HQ GetResponse, a rapidly growing global online-marketing leader, plans to build an all-green head office in the Polish seaside city of Gdańsk. Conveniently located in the heart of the Gdańsk business district, the unique cosy campus is designed to spark creative work for up to 500 employees. The intelligently landscaped space preserves existing trees, while a new green roof offers a tranquil oasis to meet or take a break. The three-storey, 6000m² office will be made from PEFC-certified wood and will be Poland’s first multi-storey timber office building. The build will use an estimated 1600m³ of certified wood. The modular structure (8.1m x 8.1m) is made from cross-laminated timber (CLT) frames, and wraps around the three-level internal lobby. It is supported by an underground parking structure, and stiffened by the core – which contains MEP stairwells, ducting, and toilets made from reinforced concrete. The lobby features a living tree that reflects the building’s roots and can be seen from every floor and will act as the heart of the workspace, where colleagues can gather and socialise. A 16m x 16m glazed skylight above the atrium will feed the tree and allow abundant natural light to flood the space. The interior offers an open space for flexible use, with a warm wood structure along the frames and ceilings, and exposed MEP piping, ducting and cabling. The timber is beautiful to look at, lovely to touch, and complements the local environment. The building will also feature locally sourced recycled and renewable materials, such as a green roof, rainwater and greywater. Plus efficient flow and flush fixtures, reduced light pollution, above-standard ventilation and insulation, heat recuperation, photovoltaic panels, recycling, and openable windows. The building will be LEED-certified, with the pre-assessment scoring well above 'Platinum' status. The other green aspects of the project include: Location • Built on a previously developed brownfield site. • Promoting a healthier commute with cycle paths, racks for 140 bicycles, and changing rooms. • Public transport and services within walking distance – less than 800m from the main entrance. For the environment • PEFC-certified timber. • Contractual obligation to prevent pollution during the build. • Locally sourced recyclable and renewable materials, deemed harmless by certification authorities. • Renewable energy systems to offset costs. • Building design and HVAC equipment to reduce energy use by more than 30%. • Rainwater best practices: permeable surfaces, a green roof, and retaining and recovering rainwater on site. • Greywater for landscaping and toilets. • Efficient flow and flush fixtures to reduce potable water use. • No unnecessary light pollution, respecting nocturnal animals and the wider community. • Easy-to-access recycling. • Green roof. • Photovoltaic panels to harness solar energy. For the building user • 30% more outdoor ventilation in all occupied spaces, compared to standard. • CO2 levels monitored throughout the space. • Natural light bathes more than 75% of the workspace. • 90% of work areas enjoy a direct line of sight to the outdoors. • Easy temperature control. • Openable windows. • Smoke-free building. Respecting the budget [or] For the budget • All sustainability features aim to cut ongoing operational costs. • Building Management System (BMS) configured to maintain efficient operations. • Metering for base building, and submeters to track energy and water use. • Third-party energy systems commissioned to keep the build on track and on budget.