LEED Certification
As a growing business, the MINDBODY headquarters must also expand to accommodate our growing team. But, true to our mission of improving the health and wellness of the world, our growing offices are leaving a shrinking footprint as MINDBODY is striving to achieve LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) Gold certification.
So, how did we do it? Building “green” doesn’t have to be unusual, odd, or inordinately expensive. Many of the materials used in the MINDBODY office expansion are standard materials. Care was taken during the selection of finished products to acknowledge their environmental impact with regards to the occupants of the space and their impact regarding the 3-R’s (reduce, reuse, recycle).
Environmental Floor Plan Guide to LEED Credits
Office Lighting
The interior office lights are high efficient electronic ballasts with T-5 bulbs. They have dual switching and operate from an occupancy sensor that senses both existing light conditions & people in the room.
Countertops
The built-in work stations are made from FSC and formaldehyde-free maple plywood. The cleating material to support the counters is reclaimed wood from Douglas fir cherry vats. The built-ins reduced the need to purchase bulky office furniture.
Natural Lighting
Natural day lighting was enhanced with the use of 14” sola-tubes in the reception area & breakroom.
Door Frames
Western Integrated Materials uses 25% post-industrial recycled aluminum.
Interior Doors
The interior doors are Maple veneer over an Agfiber formaldehyde- free core made from post agricultural waste.
Window Shades
The roller shade window covers are PVC and VOC free. The aluminum mini blinds are made from 80% recycled aluminum.
Cabinets
The conference room cabinets are made with Plyboo -- plywood made from bamboo, a rapidly renewable material.
Water Conservation
Water conserving fixtures for the Men’s & Women’s restrooms were selected to reduce water consumption by 45% compared to standard fixtures.
Restroom Floors & Wainscot
Marmoleum sheet goods were selected for these surfaces and are produced from renewable linseed oil, rosins, wood flour, and pigments.
Breakroom Cabinets
The breakroom cabinets are made with FSC (Forestry Stewardship Council) certified and formaldehyde-free adhesive plywood with Arreis white vinyl interiors. The countertops and floors are Marmoleum.
Views
Daylight and views for the interior space were achieved for 90% of the interior office seating areas through the strategic placement of interior windows.
Lighting Controls
The lighting controls are on a time clock which shuts down power to all common area light fixtures after hours. An override bypass timer allows for lighting at off hours.
Reception Counter
The solid surfacing material used for the reception countertop is Alkemi which is made from a minimum of 60 percent aluminum post-industrial scrap.
Carpet
The carpet padding is 100% recycled nylon from used carpet. The carpet material is from Fiberworks and is 50% polypropylene from recycled post-industrial waste and 50% Jute, a rapidly renewable resource.
Roof Insulation
The roof is insulated with R-19 batts having a 30% recycled content. Beneath that is Fi-Foil, a radiant barrier to create a system with an R value of 31 and a radiant property of 97%.
Wall Insulation
The wall insulation is R-19 batt insulation with 30% recycled glass. The interior walls are insulated with blown-in 85% recycled paper (Cocoon wrap).
Flooring
The cork flooring in the open office area is a rapidly renewable product and provides warmth and durability as well as sound damping for cubicle seating.
Ceiling
The T-bar ceiling tiles are low VOC/formaldehyde and are made from 40% recycled paper products.
Exterior Windows
Additional awning windows were added to increase natural ventilation. The mechanical units have power exhausters to ventilate the space to the outside and/or draw in outside air.
Additional information regarding LEED credits:
- The site landscape irrigation water is from an onsite well and is set up to connect to the city’s reclaimed water system. This earns a credit point for using non potable water for landscaping.
- The site has a variety of other businesses located within a ½ mile radius which allows the occupants to walk to different services and provides community connectivity.
- The center core of the building has bike room storage and men’s & women’s showers to allow the employees to bike to work.
- There are two bus routes that stop within ¼ mile of the building for alternative transportation credit.
- Material waste during construction was recycled to achieve 75% diversion from the landfill.
- Metal stud framing contains 27% recycled steel and the drywall has 8% recycled paper content.
- The primer & paint are low or no VOC for improved indoor air quality.
- Dust control measures were used during construction to reduce dust introduction into the mechanical ductwork.
- All of the adhesives & finishes used for the Marmoleum, carpet pad, carpet base, and wood cabinets were No or Low VOC materials. This helps improve the indoor air quality for the occupants.
