A BUILDING AS DYNAMIC AS THE PEOPLE INSIDE

Saint-Gobain & CertainTeed North America Headquarters

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Occupant Comfort Study

We partnered with the University of Oregon to study the move from our former Valley Forge location to our Malvern headquarters. The study details how a systems-based approach to design can positively impact thermal, visual and acoustical comfort, and indoor air quality to achieve overall multi-comfort, productivity, and well-being.

HQ Occupants Reported

overall improvement in visual comfort

improvement in acoustical comfort

employees reported feeling healthier because of indoor air quality improvement

improvement in thermal comfort

What else did we learn?

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Our Living Laboratory

We've created a high-performance workplace that encourages employee productivity, collaboration, satisfaction and well-being. By installing more than 60 of our sustainable building materials, working together in a systems-based approach, we influenced occupant comfort and well-being.

  • COLLABORATE in an open office environment without disrupting others.
  • BREATHE easier in your workspace thanks to air that is actively cleaned as you inhale.
  • SURROUND yourself with 360-degree views in an all-glass lobby as quiet as it is beautiful.
  • ENJOY outdoor views without the need for blinds or shades.
  • TRANSFORM a bustling cafeteria into a meeting space where everyone can hear the presenter.
  • BOOST productivity by providing views of nature, fresh air and minimal disruption.
  • SPEAK to a large group without a microphone and without raising your voice.
  • ACHIEVE sustainability goals while pleasing occupants.
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Photo Gallery

Photo © Jeffrey Totaro, 2015

Conference Room

This SageGlass® configuration allows for three different zones of tinting within one pane of glass, maximizing daylight and providing unobstructed views of the natural environment.

Photo © Jeffrey Totaro, 2015

Pantry Spaces

The new headquarters boasts 190,000 square feet of open-concept office space, including a cafeteria and smaller break spaces like the one pictured here.

Collaboration Area

A gathering space off the main lobby features CertainTeed's acoustical ceiling products, including SilentFX® on the walls and ceilings and an exposed structure with Decoustics® Baffles.

The Headquarters

The headquarters is a next-generation workplace that maximizes comfort and indoor air quality through a wide range of building material innovations from the company's own product portfolio.

Cafeteria

Novelio® CleanAir and Mold-X wall coverings help Saint-Gobain achieve the building's indoor environmental quality goals, creating a positive impact on the health of employees.

Fitness Center

The on-site fitness center is open to all employees and benefits from natural daylight.

Photo © Jeffrey Totaro, 2015

Collaboration Area

Saint-Gobain Cool-Lite® SKN163II glass on the building's north- and east-facing facades provides an optimal light-to-solar gain ratio in the summer and excellent thermal comfort during cooler months.

The Campus

Nestled on 65 acres of rolling hills with a pond, walking trail, softball field and outdoor patio, the new Saint-Gobain and CertainTeed North American Headquarters has a lot to offer our most valuable asset - our people.

The Campus

Previously the main entrance to the building, the employee entrance features bike racks and reserved parking for energy-efficient vehicles and carpools, along with an employee garden.

Photo © Jeffrey Totaro, 2015

Main Lobby

SageGlass® plays an integral role in helping Saint-Gobain achieve its sustainability goals while creating a next-generation workplace that puts employee comfort first.

Photo © Jeffrey Totaro, 2015

Training Rooms

In the training rooms, SGG STADIP® laminated glass is paired with Sekurit® frameless safety glass, helping to keep the space quiet while allowing views of the outside.

Cafeteria

In the cafeteria, CertainTeed's Cedar Impressions® Individual Sawmill Polymer Shingles proved to be an interesting indoor commercial application of a traditional outdoor residential product.

In the News

BUILDINGS Podcast, April 23, 2019 “How to Reduce Noise in Your Building” HR Magazine, February 8, 2019 “Fine-Tuning the Open Office” GlobeSt.com, December 27, 2018 “Building Products Company Saint-Gobain Tests Occupant Comfort in New HQ” USGBC+ Magazine, November 1, 2018 “Survey Says: Employees Are Happier, Healthier and More Productive in LEED Buildings” Architectural Products, September 1, 2018 “Organizations Value Workplace Design (page 22)”
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Building Design & Construction, July 25, 2018 “New Study on Occupant Comfort Advances Saint-Gobain’s Design Approach for Renovation and New Construction” Architect Magazine, July 16, 2018 “5 Ways To Unleash Staff Potential Through Occupant Comfort” Engineering News-Record, July 3, 2018 “Saint-Gobain Study Shows Quality Indoor Environment Can Boost Productivity” Vista.Today, June 29, 2018 “Saint-Gobain’s Headquarters in Malvern a Testament to the Value of Occupant Comfort” Facility Executive Magazine, June 14, 2018 “Saint-Gobain Releases North American HQ Occupant Comfort Study” National Institute of Building Sciences, January 18, 2018 “Institute Recognizes 2017 Beyond Green Award Winners” HR Magazine, September 27, 2017 “Why Green Building Matters for HR” Daily Local News, September 1, 2017 "Saint-Gobain Employees Help Fight Area Hunger with New Garden at Malvern HQ” Architectural Products: January/February 2017 "Saint-Gobain U.S. Headquarters" PRISM: December 13, 2016 "Saint-Gobain and CertainTeed North American Headquarters: A next generation workplace renovation" The Muse: November 2016 "18 Companies With Offices We Can't Believe Are Real" SmartCEO Magazine and SmartCEO.com: November 2016 "CEO John Crowe Celebrated Saint-Gobain's 350th Anniversary with a New, State-of-the-Art U.S. Headquarters" Vista.Today: November 11, 2016 "Saint-Gobain's, CertainTeed's North American Headquarters in Malvern a Showcase of Sustainability" World Green Building Council, October 2016 "Green Offices That Keep Staff Healthy and Happy Are Improving Productivity & Boosting Businesses' Bottom Line, Finds Report" World Green Building Council, October 2016 "BUILDING THE BUSINESS CASE: Health, Wellbeing and Productivity in Green Offices" The Guardian, October 26, 2016 "Quiet, Sunny and Views of the Outdoors – Is This America's Most Productive Office?"
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