Morgan Hill, CA
In February of 2006 Specialized Bikes decided to embark
on a major remodel of their existing headquarters. The program
included-
developing
a building that more closely matched their design style, would
hold their significant growth and would exemplify their corporate
belief in sustainability.
The project started as a small remodel of a few key spaces and then looked at
a much larger approach to the entire 160,000 square foot building and finalized
with a remodel of approximately 80,000 square feet.
New locker-rooms for both men and women with high efficiency showers for 60
at a time were constructed along with waterless urinals, low-flow,
dual-flush toilets
and low-flow faucets. The entire staff bikes at lunch and the need for streamlined
facilities was central to the design. Interior materials included low VOC materials
with environmentally friendly paints and partitions made of recycled plastics.
New insulation was added throughout- increasing the R- value of the envelope.
New mechanical systems were installed that allowed for complete online control
through a new EMS system. Open office areas include lighter colors (providing
for light reflectance), more natural light, low voc paints and carpets, new
energy efficient lighting and new lower sustainable constructed system furniture
allowing
for more light diffusion.
The project included; a new museum space, lobby, 2 classrooms, a large fit studio,
9 conference rooms and a lunch room and well a large open office
areas and the locker-rooms. All spaces were completed with high
recycled content metal ceilings, or no ceilings minimizing cost
and use of materials, addition of natural light through transparent
interior walls and new diffusing skylights, natural rubber bamboo
or low VOC carpet flooring, new energy efficient lighting and controls.The
exterior was re-landscaped with drought resistant landscaping and
the number parking spots required was able to be reduced by 25%
from the standard requirement by employee carpooling and the large
number of employees that ride their bikes to work.
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