Nikon announced the start of construction for their new head office in Tokyo. Completion is expected in May 2024. Here is the full press release with some additional information: Announcement Regarding Construction of a New Head Office with Funding from Green Loan TOKYO – Nikon Corporation (Nikon) is pleased to announce the start of construction of a new head office with funding from Green Loan*1 for part of the expenses required. Construction will commence in July 2022, with completion expected in May 2024. As previously announced on November 4, 2021, Nikon has been planning construction of a new head office on vacant land within the premises of Oi Plant in Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo. It aims to create an office place that promotes digitalization and a workplace that supports flexible work styles. It is also planned to be an environmentally friendly office building that is rooted in the local community, with an emphasis on sustainability. Specifically, the building is designed with a solar-shielding exterior facade system to reduce the energy required for air conditioning, as well as being a structure that promotes natural ventilation and allows plentiful daylight into the interior. In addition, it will be equipped with a VAV (Variable Air Volume) System that responds to the office utilization rate. The combination of these systems significantly reduces the amount of energy that the building uses, and the new head office is expected to be certified with ZEB Ready*2 and acquire the highest five-star rank of BELS*3. The building is also planned to...
Published By: Nikonrumors - Friday, 8 July, 2022