Energy Star computers, monitors, and printers use about 40 percent less energy than similar machines. Paints with low VOC emissions were used. A high-filtration system to purify drinking water is used, eliminating the need for bottled drinking water, but still ensuring employee health. Only organic coffee is used in the kitchen, thereby eliminating the use of toxic pesticides that threaten ecosystems. Because Stramit walls are solid, they provide better insulation and they also keep rooms quieter.
Doors are very solid, are better sound barriers than particleboard doors.
Due to low moisture content, walls required an additional coat of primer. Otherwise, performance has been good.