The building has also brought Herman Miller bonuses the company never even anticipated. The company says it has been a very effective tool in recruiting workers. This tree-lined, urbane interior space provides a location for chance encounter and interaction among three shifts of production, sales and management personnel, as well as comfortable spaces for work breaks. The interaction that this area encourages directly addresses Herman Miller's stated need for streamlining collaboration among sales, management and production personnel, with positive results.
Fresh air is abundant throughout the building and is replenished hourly.
Low emissivity glazing prevents the solar heat load from overburdening the cooling system. The result is a work place that is energy efficient, conducive to good health, and uplifting. The crescent-shaped building follows the natural contours of the site, and is adjoined by a created wetland which processes and purifies the building's stormwater while providing habitat for hundreds of species. Herman Miller's new facility has been widely recognized as a successful solution to both business and environmental goals.