“Providing An
Enhanced Workplace Experience A Major Priority” - Mr. Anuj Puri
Jones Lang LaSalle India's office at Lower
Parel, Mumbai has achieved the rare distinction of being awarded LEED Platinum
certification. The office has been developed conforming to the highest green
building standards, with the requisite green design features incorporated by
the Firm's own sustainability team from the inception stage.
Mr. Anuj Puri,
Chairman & Country Head, Jones Lang LaSalle India says, "This
initiative was driven by 2 of our most fundamental priorities - providing an
enhanced workplace experience to our people, and walking the talk on the Firm's
commitment to sustainable real estate standards. Achieving the highest LEED
(Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) certification for commercial
premises was therefore a logical step.
A sustainable office
space is most likely to succeed in its objective if sustainable features are
envisioned and incorporated right at the design stage. The design has to take
into consideration the entire supply chain—from material sourcing, energy use,
resource re-use, civic amenities and waste disposal to tenant education."
With a clear focus on
providing a more conducive workplace environment for employees, these
sustainability features have contributed significantly towards occupant’s
comforts in terms of lighting, air quality and healthier work spaces.
Also implied in LEED
Platinum certification are the highest possible optimization of electricity and
water use without in any way compromising the overall workplace experience.
Mr. Rajat Malhotra,
COO – Integrated Facilities Management (West Asia) Jones Lang LaSalle India says, "We
conceived our Mumbai office with the objective of achieving the highest LEED
certification for commercial spaces in order to foster a sense of community,
create a healthy indoor climate and provide enhanced comfort to our staff.
Designing an office space on such lines goes a long way in the overall
psychological well-being of those who work there."
Sustainable office
premises provide better air quality, natural light and an optimal and pleasant
indoor environment. Enhanced IEQ (Indoor Environmental Quality) for occupants
are achieved by initiatives such as using less toxic interiors, low-emitting
adhesives, paints, carpets and composite wood, illuminating 75 to 90 % of the
space with natural light, and increasing thermal comfort via zone controls for
air conditioning and better ventilation.
These factors are
most important in improving the quality of work life and the efficiency of
occupiers. Cumulatively, they directly translate into improved productivity and
decreased ailments for occupants. Contrary to the general view, platinum-rated
buildings cost more but also offer attractive payback, while gold and
silver-rated buildings cost the same
standard buildings.
For Media Contact..!
Mr. Arun Chitnis
Head – Corporate
Communications & Media Relations
Jones Lang Lasalle
India
Level 6, Amar Avinash
Corporate Plaza
Bund Garden Road,
Pune - 411 001.
Tel: 020 - 3093 0441
Fax: 020- 4019 6101
Mob: +91 96571 29999
Website:
www.joneslanglasalle.co.in
Blog:
www.joneslanglasalleblog.com/realestatecompass
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