Why Amsterdam's The Edge is a model for green offices worldwide

(Eco Business, 31 Aug 2016) Ahead of the International Green Building Conference 2016, Dutch architect Ron Bakker explains why the architecture of office spaces should be rooted in the aim to help people enjoy, and be more efficient at, work.

Imagine buildings that can sense where its inhabitants are, what their schedule is at a given time of day, and direct them to spots that are most productive for their tasks.

These buildings are not in a distant future; in fact, one such smart building is already making global headlines in green design.

The Edge, an innovative office building in Zuidas, the financial centre of Amsterdam, features, among other things, 4,100 square meters of rooftop solar panels and ethernet-powered LED lighting.

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Eco Business, 31 Aug 2016: Why Amsterdam's The Edge is a model for green offices worldwide