United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Headquarters
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United States Pharmacopeia (USP) Headquarters | World’s first commercial LEED v4.1 certified project
Hyderabad, IndiaFirsts
The project is spread over 4 acres of natural green habitat with a campus that makes extensive use of architectural glass to ensure maximum daylight while minimizing heat gain or loss.
The installation of solar panels and LED lighting improve energy efficiency, 100% of garbage is diverted through authorized organizations and water is preserved through rainwater collection, low-flow fixtures and consumption monitoring metres.
The Arc performance platform is used to benchmark and monitor overall performance across five categories - energy, water, waste, transportation and human experience.