The Google Store
New York, NY
To highlight its commitment to sustainability, the Google Store has become one of few global retail projects that have achieved a Platinum certification under the LEED v4/v4.1ID+C rating system.
Project Overview
Google has opened its first ever retail store location in the Chelsea neighborhood of Manhattan to showcase the product and services offerings in Google’s wide portfolio, and how they would work in different home environments. The goal of the space is to encourage discovery and curiosity, and make visitors and customers feel at home. To highlight its commitment to sustainability, the Google Store has become one of few global retail projects that have achieved a Platinum certification under the LEED v4/v4.1ID+C rating system, achieving 86 points. The space is designed for flexibility and adaptability, allowing for multiple life cycles, evolution, and reduced lifecycle impacts.
Building Details
- Retail
Project Team
- Owner: Google
- Architect: REDDYMADE Architecture + Design
- MEP: Rosini Engineering
- Contractor: Michilli Construction + Consulting
Services Provided
- Accessibility Consulting
- Certification Program Management & Support
- Commissioning
- Energy Modeling and Analytics
- Sustainability Consulting
Certifications
LEED
Accessibility
SWA’s Accessibility Team worked with the design team to ensure that the accessible design and construction requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and the New York City Building Code were met. Accessibility requirements were seamlessly incorporated into the design of the store creating an accessible high tech environment that welcomes everyone.
Sustainability Features
- 50% reduction in indoor water & waste water
- Improved Energy Performance (14% energy cost savings)
- 70% diversion of construction waste from landfill
- On-going, monitoring-based Commissioning (MBcx)
- Enhanced indoor air quality (low-emitting materials, flush-out, air monitoring) + thermal comfort
- Use of responsibly produced construction materials (high-recycled content, extended producer responsibility, bio-based materials)
- Healthy/safe interior materials (third-party certified low VOC, low emissions finishes + products with Health Product Declarations, Red List-Free products)