“Inside $5 Billion apple park”
Apple’s headquarter office in California which is also known as apple park has been a great point of attraction because of its UFO-like structure. So, in this story we will discuss the features of the apple park and how good is this when it comes to sustainability.
DESIGN
When it comes to the design The Apple Park office campus is a single circular-shaped building with four storeys above the ground and two basement levels. It has the shape of a loop and the appearance of a giant spaceship.
The building also has a courtyard at the center with open green spaces for employees. The circular campus plays a vital role in providing security over the perimeter and easing internal circulations to the employees. The Construction began towards the end of 2013 and was completed in 2017.
FACILITIES
The Apple Park Campus is designed to accommodate approximately 13,000 employees. It features research and development facilities, office space, a 1,000 seat auditorium in a 100,000ft² area, a 25,000ft² corporate fitness center, and a 3,000 seat café. With a total area of 300,000ft², There are approximately 11,000 parking spaces, including those in the basement level parking of the main building.
SUSTAINABILITY
The development incorporates strategies to reduce water and energy consumption. The campus generates most of its electricity requirements through an on-site natural gas-powered central power plant.
The power plant is a 75,000ft² single-story structure situated along the 280 Freeway. It reduces the dependence on the city’s electric grid. The employees travel by the company buses which run on bio-fuel.
The overall footprint of the buildings at the site is reduced from the existing 1.4 million to one million (30% reduction).
So, apple park makes large use of natural resources and renewable resources for both making its products and in the construction of the apple park.
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