The BASF North America Headquarters stands as a testament to innovation, sustainability, and environmental consciousness. Located in Florham Park, New Jersey, this 325,000-square-foot LEED Platinum building embodies BASF’s core values: communication, connection, collaboration, and reduction of environmental impact.
Key Features
LEED Platinum Certification:
- The building proudly holds the title of the largest LEED Platinum commercial building in New Jersey.
- It is also the state’s first LEED Platinum Core and Shell (CS) project, as well as the only double Platinum-certified project for both CS and Commercial Interiors (CI).
Sustainable Design Elements:
- Energy Efficiency: BASF-enabled construction products contribute to lower energy consumption and increased life expectancy.
- Water Efficiency: Low-flow plumbing fixtures, rainwater collection, and native plant landscaping minimize water usage.
- Indoor Air Quality: Superior ventilation and environmentally sustainable furniture enhance occupant well-being.
- Daylight Illumination: Abundant natural daylight floods 75% of the interior, promoting productivity and comfort.
- Open Space: Over 40% of the site remains as open space, fostering a connection with nature.
Materials and Recycling:
- At least 20% of the construction materials contain recycled content.
- Notably, the walkways feature the FilterPave® porous pavement system, a sustainable choice:
- Made from 100% post-consumer recycled glass and BASF polyurethane binder.
- Reduces stormwater runoff, allowing water to return to natural aquifers.
Environmental Benefits of FilterPave® Porous Pavement
Reduced Stormwater Runoff:
- FilterPave® is twice as porous as other hard-surfaced porous pavements (with a 38% void volume).
- This results in better stormwater runoff reduction and improved resistance to clogging and maintenance requirements.
Resource Conservation:
- Comprising approximately 9% recycled materials, FilterPave® repurposes abundant materials that would otherwise end up in landfills.
- Remarkably, just one square foot of FilterPave pavement utilizes around 90 recycled beverage bottles.
Site Disturbance Reduction:
- By creating permeable surfaces and incorporating natural stormwater detention facilities, the project minimizes site disruption.
Heat Island Effect Reduction:
- The porous pavement system contributes to a cooler surface, combating the urban heat island effect.