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We expect a 40% improvement on energy consumption with the

state-of-the-art energy-efficient features in our new office.

– LAWRENCE YEAP –
Arup Malaysia

Activating functional spaces Designing solutions for better IEQ
Recognising the dynamics of an office that evolves with Weaving in biophilic design, the office promotes harmony
the perception of work, Arup let the psyche of work drive with nature by maximising daylight and leveraging indoor
the design, incorporating community, engagement, and plants to improve air quality while creating a pleasing and
innovation. This approach creates an Activity-Based conducive work environment. Common recreation areas
Working environment with diverse settings and personalised such as the Garden Terraces are allocated at least 1% of the
spaces that empower employees’ needs. The workplace office area, while planters and potted plants in the office
is designed to accommodate future expansion, capable of make up about 2.4% of the office area. To manage daylight
accommodating more than 400 members. It supports flexible intensity, glare control systems are implemented. Furniture
and interactive spaces, coupled with digital technologies and fittings choices are largely environmentally friendly
and tools, to encourage the exchange of ideas and the while acoustically treated rooms, height adjustable desks
development of integrated solutions. Clients and Arup’s and ergonomic chairs promote health and comfort for
colleagues in Penang and around the world will benefit from better productivity. Workplace happiness is recognised in
the strong connections, ideas, and efficiencies. the creation of personal spaces like recreational area and
mothers’ rooms and wellness rooms.

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