Setting a new standard for biophilic design and carbon reduction, the LEED Platinum office building showcases exposed cross laminated timber (CLT), creating a warm and healthy workplace. As Google’s first mass timber development, 1265 Borregas prioritized carbon reduction, employee wellbeing and community engagement throughout the design process. Atelier Ten’s life cycle assessment quantified the embodied carbon impact of the project and guided material sourcing decisions to reduce the carbon footprint.
With an emphasis on reducing embodied carbon emissions and supporting employee wellbeing, 1265 Borregas integrates cross laminated timber, greenery and daylight throughout the workspaces.
Atelier Ten conducted a whole building life cycle assessment (WBLCA) for the 1265 Borregas project, identifying key opportunities to decrease environmental impact. By integrating sustainably-sourced mass timber, the building stores approximately 3,900 metric tons of CO2e and is projected to save another 3,000 tCO2e. Factoring in sequestration, 1265 Borregas is projected to have 96% fewer embodied carbon emissions than an equivalent steel and concrete structure, factoring in sequestration.
Windows bring daylight into the workspaces and provide access to sweeping views of the Northern California landscape. The windows include a closed-cavity facade system with integrated Accoya wood blinds, which automatically adjust based on solar position to maximize natural daylight and keep the workspace comfortable.
Outdoor spaces provide spaces for employees to collaborate and work. There are also three acres of pollinator-friendly native plants around 1265 Borregas and its neighboring sites promote biodiversity.
