The Amazon Biosphere Office Would House People and Plants
Michael Hines — May 26, 2013 — Art & Design
If approved by the city of Seattle and built, there’s a great chance that the Amazon biosphere office could become one of the city’s most-visited tourist attractions. The Internet giant is hoping to gain approval from the city to construct its ambitious headquarters, which consists of both traditional office towers and giant glass domes. The domes would be used to house plant life, including mature trees, while also being used for offices and employee socialization.
The three domes would total five stories and 65,000 sqf. The three adjoining towers would stand 37 stories and take up 3.3 million sqf. Although Amazon may not admit it, the company seems to be in competition with Apple for the prize of the most futuristic/out-there tech company HQ.
The three domes would total five stories and 65,000 sqf. The three adjoining towers would stand 37 stories and take up 3.3 million sqf. Although Amazon may not admit it, the company seems to be in competition with Apple for the prize of the most futuristic/out-there tech company HQ.
Trend Themes
1. Bio-domes - Creating large scale bio-domes for offices and socialization could become a disruptive innovation opportunity offering employees a unique working environment with better air-quality and a connection to nature.
2. Office-gardening - As more companies look for innovative ways to create employee satisfaction, incorporating office gardening into headquarters could provide a new way for employees to connect with their workspace and enhance productivity.
3. Sustainable-building - Amazon's proposed Biosphere Office represents an opportunity for other companies to rethink their own building strategies and to incorporate eco-friendly technologies and design into their business practices.
Industry Implications
1. Green-building - The sustainable technologies and innovative designs utilized in Amazon's Biosphere Office could be applied to the commercial construction industry to more efficiently use resources while creating more environmentally friendly offices.
2. Agtech - Innovative greenhouse technologies and sustainable methods used in the Amazon Biosphere Office could be applied to the agricultural industry, improving crop yields while reducing the environmental impact.
3. Office-space - New office designs like Amazon's Biosphere Office reflect an opportunity for the commercial real estate industry to reimagine office spaces that go beyond conventional designs and offer more innovative and unique workplaces.
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