When the Packard Foundation was designing its headquarters to be a net zero energy and LEED® Platinum building, they were making a conscious decision to live the values they support.

The David & Lucile Packard Foundation headquarters isn’t just a beautiful example of modern design, it is a leader in energy efficiency, known for being the largest net-zero energy certified building in the world. Part of that efficiency comes from its effective use of daylight, as well as the 900 photovoltaic panels installed on its roof.

The Green Building:
-Represents a physical manifestation of our long-term commitment to conserving the Earth’s natural resources
-Provides a comfortable, healthful space for our employees to work collaboratively
-Supports a vital downtown in the community which has been the Foundation’s home for nearly 50 years

Leaders of this Project
The overall project was managed by Rhodes/Dahl, based in Charleston, South Carolina, that previously served as the owner representative for the design and construction of the Monterey Bay Aquarium. The lead architect for this project was EHDD Architecture, a nationally recognized San Francisco-based firm and a leader in the design and construction of sustainable buildings. The firm responsible for construction of the site was DPR Construction. Integral Group took the lead on all of the mechanical systems.

Savings Narrative:

In order to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, the headquarters is designed to produce enough energy to meet or exceed its annual needs. During its first year of operation, ending in July 2013, the building’s rooftop solar panels produced 418 megawatt hours of electricity while all systems in the building consumed only 351 megawatt hours of electricity, returning 67 megawatt hours to the utility electric grid.