Poly Hoofddorp: A Cradle to Cradle Office with a Living Green Facade

The new office building of Poly (formerly Plantronics) is part of Park 20|20 in Hoofddorp, The Netherlands. This business park is the world’s first full-service Cradle to Cradle-optimized working environment. The outdoor SemperGreenwall, which adorns the facade of the building, emphasizes the importance of a green and healthy work environment. Sound also plays a significant role in the design of the new office. The design and planting of the living wall have been specifically adapted to this. For instance, the alternating width of the green panels on the facade visualizes a sound wave flowing across the building.

An interesting detail: butterfly boxes have been placed in the SemperGreenwall. This makes the vertical garden more attractive to butterflies and increases the biodiversity in the area.

BREEAM-NL Certificate “Excellent”

In addition to the SemperGreenwalls and a demountable lightweight building construction, various other sustainability measures have been implemented, such as LED lighting, solar panels, and intelligent control technology. Furthermore, the building is connected to the green energy supply of Park 20|20. Thanks to these measures focused on sustainable energy, recycling, and reuse of materials, the building has been awarded the BREEAM-NL ‘Excellent’ certificate.