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Winthrop Center is the largest Passive House office building in the world—a more rigorous global standard for efficiency than LEED Platinum.
Achieving energy efficiency on this scale required the invention of a new kind of curtain wall—one that had never been made before. Passive House’s high standards, combined with Boston's northern climate, made this mission imperative. By eliminating wasteful thermal bridging and maximizing air-tightness through triple-glazed windows, Winthrop Center has become a beacon for the future of energy efficiency in modern urban office buildings.
Passive House design enhances human performance by delivering 30-50% more fresh air than comparable buildings while maintaining optimal humidity and natural light. Here, people not only feel better, they perform better, with tenants reporting increased energy, improved concentration, and fewer sick days.
Employees also feel motivated to be part of Winthrop Center’s sustainability story. Every day an employee comes to work, they're helping to create a 50-55% reduction in energy consumption compared to traditional office buildings.
“Human body heat plays a role in the heating and cooling of the building. Just by showing up at work, employees contribute to reducing energy.”
Professor John E. Fernández
Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT)
Locating in a WELL Gold certified building says you’re prioritizing the health and safety of your people, which ultimately translates to a healthier business and a more motivated workforce. Creating the conditions that improve employee workplace satisfaction, mental health, productivity, and overall wellbeing makes a powerful statement about what you value as a business and communicates to employees that you care about their wellbeing at work.
MIT Professor John Fernández discusses how Winthrop Center is a model for how large buildings can be designed to meet 21st century climate and health challenges.
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