IKEA North America Service Office

Southface was the LEED Administrator and facilitated the LEED certification process. Southface also performed the energy modeling to demonstrate the energy savings. Environmental Strategies Implemented Site: 64% :of the site was restored using native and adapted vegetation. Stormwater runoff is reduced and stormwater is treated onsite through a variety of structural and non-structural means. The reflective roof reduces the heat island effect and saves energy. Bicycle storage, showers and preferred parking for low-emitting vehicles and carpools encourage alternative transportation.

Water efficiency:

• Native and drought-tolerant plants eliminate the need for permanent irrigation.

Energy efficiency:

• 24% energy savings in building energy model.

Materials:

• 72% of construction waste was recycled.

• 25% of building materials are extracted and manufactured regionally.

• 30% of building materials are recycled content.

Indoor environmental quality:

• Low-emitting paints and carpets keep indoor air contaminants down.

• Ventilation monitoring ensures that occupants receive adequate outside air.

• Windows offer views to the outside for 96% of all regularly occupied spaces.

• Task lights for all individual workstations allow occupants to control their lighting.

Results

This office space serves as a local model for green building and further represents IKEA’s commitment to environmental sustainability as it joins a number of LEED certified IKEA buildings.