Oct 29 2009
Corus360, an Atlanta-based technology consulting and solutions company, is joining the ranks of businesses with LEED Gold certified buildings in Gwinnett County. The new 30,000-square-foot office building, registered with the U.S. Green Building Council, is located at 130 Technology Parkway in Norcross, Ga. On Sept. 21, 2009, the top 15,000 square feet of the building was opened for office use.
Corus360’s renovation of a 1974 building reflects the company’s commitment to remain and reinvest in Gwinnett County, where the business’ parent company, OHC, LLC, was launched more than 10 years ago. The move also symbolizes a new permanent home for Corus360 as well as their pledge to invest in the future of the environment.
“Corus360’s commitment to Green building, technology and Gwinnett County drove our decision to select this location,” said Tom Lowry, Chief Operating Officer of Corus360. “We look forward to continuing to integrate Green ideology into our workspace and business technology services.”
The new building boasts many eco-friendly features, including occupancy-sensing compact fluorescent lighting, water-saving plumbing, additional windows for natural lighting, efficient AC units and a white roof that reflects rather than absorbs sunrays. In addition, over 90 percent, or 665,000 pounds, of the waste created during renovation and construction was recycled. The makeover involved construction company CHOATE, as well as interior architect firm veenendaalcave and exterior architect firm Baker Barrios.
The company plans to unveil what will be Georgia’s first LEED data center in the bottom 15,000 square feet of their new facility and anticipates LEED Gold certification the first quarter of 2010.
Source: http://www.corus360.com/home/