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Beyond sustainability: Decarbonisation, health and wellness 20 storeys above Times Square
Corporate Real Estate Journal,
13
(2),
181-191
(2023)
Abstract
This paper details the process of creating a new sustainable workplace for Schrödinger’s New York City office, occupying four floors of 1540 Broadway in Times Square. The paper discusses how the project brought together a collaboration of stakeholders from Schrödinger’s leadership and HLW, including the team’s internal sustainability consultancy, BEYOND, to develop a workplace that prioritises health, well-being and the environment equally. The paper details the ambitious goals for both creativity and performance while explaining the process of pursuing three different rating systems — LEED v4 ID+C Gold, Fitwel 2 Stars and WELL Health-Safety — to solidify Schrödinger’s commitment to promoting an inspirational and ecologically conscious workplace culture.
Keywords: decarbonisation; sustainability; workplace; wellness; certification
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Author's Biography
Jonce Walker LEED AP, CSBA, Fitwel Ambassador, is the Global Director of Sustainability and Wellness at HLW where he oversees the coordination of a holistic, integrated design process, from managing BEYOND, HLW’s in-house sustainability, resilience and building performance consultancy, to reinforcing the company’s pledge to the AIA 2030 Commitment, which advocates for carbon-neutral construction in the next ten years. Utilising nearly two decades of experience in both the public and private sectors, Jonce is responsible for weaving sustainability into each stage of design, working to transcend project goals to maximise value for clients, repair ecology, reduce carbon and improve end-user health and wellness.
