Imagine buildings that can sense where its inhabitants are, what their schedule is at a given time of day, and direct them to spots that are most productive for their tasks. These buildings are not in a distant future; in fact, one such smart building is already making global headlines in green design. The Edge, an innovative office building in Zuidas, the financial centre of Amsterdam, features, among other things, 4,100 square meters of rooftop…
Why Amsterdam’s The Edge is a model for green offices worldwide
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