VW has moved into one of the most attractive and advanced office buildings in Woodland Park, North Virginia’s first mixed-use business park. A picturesque location only minutes from Dulles International Airport is just one of the benefits. WOODLAND POINTE is certified in LEED silver.

• Energy-efficient decentralised HVAC system with monitoring
• Use of filtered fresh air for climate control
• Light management system with presence detectors, individual control over lighting at workstations
• ASHRAE II audit to track measures aimed at optimising energy use
• Sustainable system for refuse, disposal, cleaning and waste separation
• Weekly inspection of sanitary facilities to ensure water-saving technology is working correctly
• Meters for monitoring water consumption
• Use of building materials free of PVC/CFCs/solvents and ecologically sound cleaning materials
• Green mobility programme

Energy-optimised heating, cooling and ventilation
An energy-efficient HVAC system controls heating, ventilation and air conditioning on a decentralised basis. The energy efficiency of the climate control system was analysed and optimised by means of an ASHRAE Level II audit (American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers).

Intelligent building technology
The Apogee Building Automation System (BAS) from Siemens individually controls settings for heating, cooling and ventilation and records exact energy consumption data over a day or a whole week.
Sensors adjust the operating system’s settings as required, with ballast controls maximising efficient energy usage.

Customised energy efficiency
The lighting system is equipped with timers and presence detectors to moderate power consumption. The energy used by outdoor lighting is also controlled by photo cells with a timer. In the work areas, lighting has been installed for different purposes which can be adjusted as required to suit individual needs. A sustainable approach to procurement ensures that only energy-efficient bulbs are purchased.

Water-saving sanitary fittings and meters
Smart water meters monitor the entire supply system. These meters forward consumption data to the supplier via a network and facilitate water management through timely, precision analysis, thereby boosting energy efficiency. All urinals, fixtures and toilets feature technology to conserve water and thus save on costs at the same time as reducing environmental impact.

Systematic use of environmentally friendly building materials
When constructing WOODLAND POINTE, maximum use was made of ecologically sound materials. The building materials and paints chosen do not contain any CFCs, solvents or wood preservatives.

Environmentally friendly waste management in all areas
A sustainable system for refuse, disposal, cleaning and waste separation ensures a sensitive approach to old materials. Ecologically sound cleaning products are also used. Containers and waste bins are provided for collecting recyclable materials such as plastic, metal, paper, cardboard and glass, as well as recycling points for used batteries and bulbs. Old bulbs are disposed of responsibly as part of this policy of sustainable waste management.

Filtered fresh air and plenty of daylight
Lines of sight are arranged so that virtually every desk benefits from a good view of the outside world. The large windows allow plenty of daylight to penetrate into the rooms. Protection against glare and a ventilation system that uses filtered fresh air help to create a comfortable work environment.

New mobility initiative
Green mobility is something that auto giant VW takes seriously. Information on commuting is being collected from employees with the aim of reducing conventional commuter traffic by car. A mobility scheme is set to be developed based on this data, with the intention of making alternative modes of transport more attractive to employees.