At 1265 Borregas Avenue in Sunnyvale, California, Google’s first mass timber office building stands where Atari once headquartered its operations. The construction costs remain undisclosed. Construction Data and Timeline The five-story structure measures 182,500 square feet. Construction began in late 2020, targeting September 2024 for employee occupancy. The building will house 700 to 900 workers – a density ratio worth examining for workplace efficiency. “Mass timber’s regenerative qualities and its ability to absorb and store carbon over time through sequestration makes it a sustainable choice for building,” states Scott Foster, VP of Real Estate & Workplace Services at Google. Yet … Continue reading Google Builds First Mass Timber Office in Sunnyvale: 96% Lower Carbon and LEED Platinum Target