2. Promotes the minimization of a property’s impact on the environment.
• 1650 Arch was selected for its proximity to public transit; 3 minutes desk to train
• From an internal office survey, we concluded that over 75% of all employees use
public transit or walk to work
• Located in an urban setting, close to all amenities of the city
• Concourse access
• Orientation facing north to achieve monumental views, daylighting, and reduce
unwanted solar heat gain
Promotes the use of sustainable materials and the conservation of natural resources.
• 97% of demolition and construction waste was diverted from landfills
• Over 75% of the wood used in construction and furniture is FSC certified
• Over 60% of construction and furniture material was manufactured regionally
• We successfully diverted 100% of our existing office furniture from the land fill by
reusing over $92k worth of existing furniture and by allowing our corporate office
store the remainder of the furniture for the use in other offices
Encourages the conservation and smart water use.
• Utilized low flow fixtures to realize a water savings of 40%
• Collaboration with the building manager resulted in creating new building
standards for public restroom fixture replacement that exceed current
LEED standards
Sustainable Innovation
Jones Lang LaSalle is committed to creating and contributing to a more sustainable environment.
This unwavering commitment inspires us to drive change that minimizes the impact of commercial real
estate not only globally but also locally. From the onset of our Philadelphia relocation project, a focus on
sustainability was critical in our decision making. In just over 8,000 s.f. at 1650 Arch, we created a state-of-
the-art regional hub that sets a new local standard for sustainable design and a collaborative workplace.
Starting with the site selection and throughout the design and final construction, the team adopted a
sustainable approach and embraced a “less is more” philosophy. Green initiatives remained a driving
force throughout each project phase and efficiencies were maximized through location, space optimization,
resource conservation, preservation of natural light and energy management.
The sustainable innovations incorporated in our office space will continue to inspire others to rethink their
own corporate real estate and make the changes necessary to minimize their impact on the environment.
Here are some examples of the initiatives we implemented to achieve the highest level of LEED Certification.
Provides high-level air quality and the preservation of natural light and views.
• Workspaces have been arranged so all workers will have access to views and
daylight from their desks
• Low emitting materials, adhesives, flooring, furniture, paints and sealants have
been used in the space for improved air quality
• Implemented a Low Mercury Lighting Policy which helps reduce the amount of
mercury we are responsible for in landfills
Sustainable Sites Materials & Resources
Water Efficiency Indoor Quality
Requires efficient, clean energy management systems and strategies to optimize performance.
• 20% energy savings per s.f. over Philadelphia business district standard
• 28.8% reduction in lighting energy from integrated daylight harvesting system
• We have purchased green power for 100% of the office’s electricity use
• 100% of our equipment and appliances, where possible, are Energy Star certified
• The Lutron system efficiently manages all the lighting in the space through motion
sensors, time clocks and dimming controls and monitors how much energy the whole
system is using as well as how much each work group is using
Energy & Atmosphere
