Maersk Ground Freight Operations | Real Estate & Startup Investor | Always looking for interesting small businesses
I believe all buildings should aim to be integrated in as many ways as possible with nature. With industrial developments that can be easier said than done. Here are some ways I would love to see buildings take nature more into consideration. Green Roofs and Living Walls: Incorporate green roofs and living walls into industrial building designs to enhance biodiversity, improve air quality, and mitigate urban heat island effects. These green spaces provide habitat for native flora and fauna, absorb rainwater runoff, and create visually appealing landscapes that contribute to employee well-being. Natural Light and Ventilation: Design industrial buildings with ample natural light and ventilation to reduce energy consumption, enhance employee comfort, and promote productivity. Utilize daylight and skylights to maximize natural illumination, while passive ventilation systems and operable windows facilitate airflow and indoor-outdoor connectivity. Native Landscaping and Habitat Creation: Surround industrial buildings with native landscaping and habitat features to create wildlife-friendly environments. Plant native trees, shrubs, and grasses to provide food and shelter for birds and pollinators, and incorporate features such as birdhouses, bat boxes, and insect hotels to support biodiversity. Energy-Efficient Design and Renewable Energy: Prioritize energy-efficient design principles and renewable energy technologies to minimize environmental impact and reduce operating costs. Integrate energy-efficient lighting, HVAC systems, and insulation to optimize energy performance, and explore options such as solar panels, wind turbines, and geothermal heating and cooling to generate clean, renewable power onsite. The coolest company in the nature forward space is https://buff.ly/2YQWlNH I heard about them via a Prologis post and I wish they had this for individual homes. #IndustrialDesign #SustainableDevelopment
Brando McCune
8mo
Not sure if they still require this, but back when we were in Santa Fe Springs they had an actual city ordinance that required industrial developments to include a certain amount of landscaping based on square footage. I don't know how common that is, but I always thought that was neat. Not sure if there was a requirement of what was planted being endemic in the area.
Carlo B.
8mo
I’ve been working on trying to get bees onsite at some of our corporate campuses. Check out Bee Downtown, my homie Leigh-Kathryn Bonner and her company is doing amazing work in this space!
Chief Operating Officer, Happy Returns
8moI’m constantly surprised at how, by default, new warehouses have almost no windows, especially given it’s so easy to install them during construction. We always insist on adding more - it’s a barely noticeable expense and really changes the feel of the warehouse