At HARC, we are fortunate in that we don’t just have the opportunity to work on projects that help make our world more sustainable, we pursue this work in a building that embodies green building design, efficient technologies, and Net Zero operations in action.
Our campus is not only a hub for energy innovation, but is also a bird and pollinator-friendly space, featuring native plants and natural stormwater management systems, including bioswales, that support local wildlife and enhance the surrounding ecosystem.
Building a LegacyHARC’s Living Lab Headquarters has received several certifications and designations recognizing its excellence in energy efficient design and performance. Because of our work to optimize energy and water use and continually monitor data generated by the building’s systems, the HARC Living Lab exceeds its design and modeled performance targets.
HARC’s building utilizes innovative design and technologies such as a high-performance building envelope, a geothermal heat exchange-based heating and cooling system comprised of a closed-loop network of 36 wells descending 300 feet a piece, and a 252 solar panel 88-kW rooftop solar array. Everyday our carbon footprint reduces, and since opening, we’ve offset the same amount of carbon as 10 heavily forested acres.
HARC’s Headquarters has been recognized by several organizations for its sustainable design and performance.
These designations include:
You can now visit HARC’s state-of-the art Headquarters through our virtual reality (VR) application. The HARC VR experience allows users to step into our building to learn more about the technologies used in our Living Lab and gain a better understanding of our commitment to high performance and sustainable design.
Explore our building and campus with the HARC Living Lab Virtual Reality experience.
HARC’s campus is a certified Bird-Friendly Space by Houston Audubon, dedicated to fostering habitats to mitigate urban threats and support bird populations. This commitment not only benefits birds, but also supports a diverse array of animals, like bees, butterflies, bats, and squirrels, ultimately promoting a healthier landscape.
HARC has received six badges for accomplishing bird-friendly activities on our campus.
HARC’s award-winning, Net Zero, LEED Platinum building is more than an example of sustainable development, it’s an excellent place for companies to pilot innovative sustainability solutions. The high-performance Living Lab showcases how hardware, software, and best practices can push a site above and beyond.
Our team has expertise in measuring and optimizing building and site interventions and embraces a triple bottom line approach.
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