The design of the 12-story, 350,000-square-foot center here in Cambridge focused on not only lowering operational, maintenance, and energy costs, but also on providing a work environment that caters to the human need for fresh air and natural light. The corporation selected the Systems Integration group of TAC, Dallas, to implement an integrated systems solution.
The building's environmental requirements translated into a variety of challenging design specifications. There are movable mirrors placed on the roof to direct sunlight inside, blinds programmed to follow the sun and then close at night, and operable windows so employees might let in fresh air.