Sustainable Features:
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Use by-product steam to heat and cool the building
Use about 30% less water than a comparable building
Electricity costs are about 40% less than a comparable building.
Solar power on roof and we purchase all green electricity
More than 75% of all materials include recycled content.
Vegetative roof
18 indoor gardens
Over 800 operable windows
Natural light enhancement systems including heliostats
Nearly all wood is Forest Stewardship Council certified
More than 90% of all construction waste was recycled
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Core Values Represented Within
Genzyme Center:
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Innovation
In building design, construction methods, lighting, heating, and fresh air systems, commitment to sustainability, as well as in all Genzyme products and medical therapies
Transparency
Atrium, open stairwells, terraced floors, and glass offices designed to promote interaction and openness
Transparent walls and office doors permit more light to travel, invite colleagues in, and foster a higher degree of collaboration and creativity
Collaboration
Open spaces such as gardens, kitchen areas, and 12th floor cafeteria with views promote interaction and encourage informal meetings
Connection to neighborhood through planned use of retail space on lower level and use of open space outside (ice skating rink, fountain, seating area)
DeCordova Museum art loan program
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Genzyme’s Commitment to Reducing Environmental Impact:
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Since the completion of Genzyme Center in 2003, we have approached 11 other development projects with the same attention paid to environmental responsibility. Our new Framingham, MA, Science Center earned a LEED gold rating, and our facility expansion underway in Allston, MA, was designed to meet LEED standards.
In Beijing, China we are designing a major new research facility, and in Lyon, France a new manufacturing plant is under construction. Both will meet or exceed LEED criteria.
Genzyme is implementing an aggressive program aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions 25 percent by 2012.
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