0000068650 00000 n The systematic arrangement of the technical and electrical elements enables an agile working environment, dedicated to a highly mobile workforce that adapts to strategic and organizational changes. Started in 2012, the new Olympic head office was always intended to be an investment in sustainability, both in terms of construction operations and energy efficiency. We have taken this responsibility very seriously and believe that, by sharing the knowledge and expertise we have gained from this endeavour, it can offer a valuable example to others. Once the calculations had been made, it was agreed that the recycled concrete could be used in different amounts to create the watertight wall around the Olympic House site, and in the apron and outside walls of the underground part of the building. 0000002105 00000 n Strategies that LEED promotes include using low-emitting materials with no VOCs, establishing minimum standards for indoor air quality as per ASHRAE 62.1-2010, naturally ventilating spaces, monitoring outdoor air intake flow and prohibiting smoking inside a building. The respectful deconstruction of the former IOC administration buildings was a significant element of the project, contributing to a circular economy through the reuse, selective demolition and recycling of construction materials. Workstations have been laid out to ensure that 90% of the spaces typically occupied for more than one hour per day have at least two quality views outside a new LEED requirement. As part of this commitment, the International Olympic Committee is working to ensure that sustainability principles are embedded across our three spheres of responsibility - as an organisation, as owner of the Olympic Games and as leader of the Olympic Movement. In case you didnt know, the Olympic House, located in the Swiss region of Lausanne, is the official headquarters of the International Olympic Committee (IOC). Or gourmet cafeterias. 0000004638 00000 n 0000070685 00000 n When you go to market and ask for (products like) this, very few companies are able to demonstrate that they have the product to match your requirements. Water-efficient sanitary equipment and rainwater capture significantly reduce the buildings water consumption. For more information, visit https://3xn.com/project/ioc-headquarters. This is done in a building that is geared to further the mission of international cooperation, transparency and sustainability, and has received three of the most rigorous sustainable building certifications. Compared to standard new office buildings, the headquarters uses only 35% of the energy. The International Headquarters for the IOC is the first building in the world to receiveLEEDv4 Platinum certification, Swiss Sustainable Construction Standard (SNBS) at the Platinum level, and Minergie P. (the Swiss standard for energy-efficient buildings). Over 95 percent of the former administrative buildings materials were reused or recycled, furthering the buildings sustainability imprint. Working with similar organisations to achieve sustainability goals, Organising a climate neutral World Championships. The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certificate is the highest recognition level of the international LEED green building rating system, and the Olympic House scored 93 points on the scale. Weve been working on staircases as a means of interaction, explains Kim Herforth Nielsen, founder and creative director of 3XN. We want to lead by example in the entire Olympic world, explains IOC president Thomas Bach. 0000006018 00000 n The new IOC Headquarters is an innovative example of a 21st century agile and sustainable workspace that reflects the values and defines the identity of the IOC. A vegetated plinth discreetly blends in with the landscape, minimizing the impact of the buildings footprint. The objective of getting workplace wellbeing right, says Marie Sallois who oversaw the development of the headquarters as the IOCs director of corporate development, brand and sustainability was the rationale for trying to achieve the latest versions of the sustainability standard the facility has obtained. Olympic House was awarded three high level sustainability certifications that are well recognized both internationally (the LEED standard) and nationally (the Minergie and SNBS standards). Sustainable work environment The new IOC headquarters will be aone of the most energy efficient glass buildings and aims to achieve the highest sustainable development standards.Solar panels on the roof (and out of sight) will produce an amount of electricity equivalent to the consumption of 60 Swiss households. 0000028241 00000 n The official inauguration will take place on Olympic Day, June 23. The four-storey building, which reads from the outside as a glass cube with pinched, concave facades, replaces another IOC office, 95% of whose materials have been reused for Olympic House. 3XNs central belief that architecture shapes behavior was a primary consideration while conceiving of the new IOC Headquarters. A total of 80% of the investment in the building which is in the Louis Bourget public park, home to the 18th-century castle Chateau de Vidy in Lausanne was spent on local contractors. But as well as being one of the most sustainable buildings in the world, Olympic House is also an expression of unity and collaboration that reflects the IOC's vision for the future. At the heart of this is natural light. The benefits are mainly a reduction in road traffic (less pollution for those living nearby, plus reduced energy and carbon footprint), natural resource savings and the space saved in rubbish dumps. We wanted to go local as much as we could, she says, adding that smaller companies without the required skillset and certification were brought up to speed so that there wasnt a barrier to entry. Paint with a low concentration of volatile organic compounds was sourced from the organisations sustainability partner, Dow Solutions, which is also helping to offset the carbon emissions generated through the buildings construction, and through ongoing energy use. The site itself is located in the heart of Parc Louis Bourget, a popular lakeside public space in Lausanne where a campsite sits adjacent to the new building. One of the most important ways that green buildings contribute to health and wellness is through improving indoor environmental air quality. The resultant design respects both the Chteaus legacy and the park setting, establishing seamless transitions between the green public space and Olympic House. Olympic House is also a unique example of innovative collaboration between many different stakeholders, including some of the IOCs commercial partners (Dow, Toyota and Panasonic), sustainability certification bodies, local authorities, suppliers and academics, as well as the IOC staff. Climate change and the establishment of floating cities. Whats behind the surprising growth of one Antarctic ice sheet? 0000006269 00000 n This floor-to-ceiling, fully glazed faade brings daylight deep into the building, while optimizing thermal insulation with a double-skin system. The Olympic House will be officially inaugurated on June 23, 2019, and USGBC and GBCI president and CEO Mahesh Ramanujam will be on site to participate in the occasion. 0000069250 00000 n An emphasis on natural light and air quality places workplace wellbeing at the heart of the projects extensive sustainability efforts. 0000008962 00000 n It symbolises the principles of unity and peace that drive the Olympic Movement and is also an important part of the transformative journey undertaken by the IOC in the five years since the adoption of Olympic Agenda 2020, as we move towards greater transparency and collaboration. Enhanced circulation will serve as a catalyst for collaboration and solidarity among the workforce. 0000006638 00000 n Your email address will not be published. As there is a highway close to the buildings north side, the double faade also provides noise reduction for the interiors. Costing $146 million to build, Olympic House is unique in the sense that one of its sole priorities is to lower carbon emissions. The envelope of the building is designed specifically to push and flow inward and outward, gaining additional faade surface area for day lighting and views. Previously spread across four locations in Lausanne, our 500 employees are now united at a single site, improving our operational efficiency and evolving the way we work together, while also providing a welcoming meeting place for the entire Olympic Movement. Rendering by 3XN Architects. Its interior is designed with as few structural constraints as possible. In 2014, following a multi-stage, international architecture competition with 114 participants, the IOC Executive Board selected 3XN as the designer of the IOC Headquarters. 0000017381 00000 n

The staircase falls below the central skylight and encourages employees to walk and converse with each other. With the inauguration of its new headquarters in June 2020, the International Olympic Committee has underlined its commitment to sustainability. Progressive Media International Limited.

The roof hosts 1,000 square meters of photovoltaic solar panels that bring in 10% of the buildings electricity.Rainwater is diverted to a 300-cubic-meter retention basin, and then used for watering green areas, toilet flushing and car washes. That is what we have endeavoured to do with Olympic House by aiming for three of the most demanding sustainable building certifications. The new building will include a conference center, meeting rooms, a restaurant, fitness facilities and 3 floors of offices, as well as a roof terrace and underground parking. 90% of babies at risk from toxic chemicals in nappies, study finds, Is the heatwave due to climate change? But Olympic House is more than just a building or another office block. Desks are adjustable so that people can work sitting down or standing up. The shores of Lake Geneva are a protected area, and therefore 3XN, working with the IOC, approached the project with the intent to achieve the highest level of integration within the surrounding environment. Its about how they feel in there, how they work in there and how they enjoy it. This is felt from the first floor upwards, where different departments are organised in neighbourhoods with impressive access to outside views and natural light, facilitated by the curved floor plan and central skylight. I come too late to our daily briefings because I already have three or four informal meetings with different people on the stairs, remarks Bach. This strategic reuse of rainwater reduces drinking water consumption by about 60% compared to a conventional building. Let us know in the comments below. This project provided us with a unique opportunity to prove that we"walk the talk"when it comes to sustainability and transparency. Solar panels and heat pumps, using water from nearby Lake Geneva, provide renewable energy to the building, which is expected to use 35% less energy and 60% less municipal water than a conventional new construction. This electricity will allow the building to be self-sufficient in terms of its heating, ventilation, cooling and hot water systems. 0000008287 00000 n (do not tick this box if you are on a public computer), Tarkett helps London Waste and Recycling Board close the loop. 0000004901 00000 n If anything, its focus on employee wellness and subsequent benefits (e.g. In sports, movement leads to optimized performance; likewise, the formal manipulations of the building envelope have a direct effect on the buildings functioning. Ahead of its official inauguration on 23 June, the Lausanne-based office has been awarded three sustainability standards LEED Platinum, the Swiss Sustainable Construction Standard and Minergie P (for energy efficiency) in part due to its keen focus on workplace wellbeing.