Google Sunnyvale Mass Timber Office Building
Location
Sunnyvale, CA, USA
Principal Use
Office
Design Architect
Michael Green Architecture
Anything about the engineers? Facade consultants?
Contractor: XL Construction; Civil engineers: Kier + Wright
Gross Floor Area
Reason(s) for inclusion
Building Name
Google Sunnyvale Mass Timber Office Building
Address
1265 Borregas Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94089
Description / Additional Information
Describe the key innovation and technology aspects of the project
Project Narrative
The Sunnyvale mass timber office, designed by SERA Architects and MGA, showcases innovative sustainable design. Emphasizing biophilic elements, it features a dynamic, closed-cavity Venetian facade system that adapts to sunlight and sky conditions, enhancing energy efficiency and occupant comfort. The project significantly reduces carbon impact, achieving a 96% decrease in GWP compared to traditional steel, highlighted by an intensive carbon assessment during the design phase, aiming for LEED Platinum certification.
General Information
Year completed (or major renovation)
2022
Climate Zone
Temperate
Building Certifications (check all that apply)
- LEED
Other Design Features
Energy Performance
Construction Type
Construction Type
- Curtain Wall
Main Cladding Material
- Glass
- Aluminum
- Steel
- Wood
Skin Type
Skin Type
- Double Skin Facade
Geometrical configuration
- Box Window
Solar Shading
Solar Shading Strategy
- Glazing-integrated Shading
Glazing-integrated shading
- Dynamic Microlouvers
Ventilation
Is there natural ventilation through the facade?
Yes
Relationship to Mechanical Systems
- Assisted (both can work simultaneously)
Ventilation Operation Type
- BMS controlled with overrides
Daylight
Noise
Embodied Carbon
Was a carbon assesment of the facade conducted in the design phase?
Yes
Energy Generation
Does the facade produce energy?
No
