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Zoho's 64-Acre Sustainable Campus Near Chennai Marks 30 Years
Zoho has a very large headquarters near Chennai.
It is designed to feel like a place for people, nature and ideas, rather than only an office.
The campus can hold up to 15,000 people.
Its buildings use a neo-classical style inspired by places such as Princeton University and historic European buildings.
Many trees, plants and walking paths cover the property.
Zoho says most of the campus's energy comes from renewable sources.
The company also treats and reuses its wastewater.
A preserved pond was turned into a lake that helps collect rainwater.
Zoho Corporation's 64-acre headquarters near Chennai can accommodate up to 15,000 people.
The campus combines neo-classical architecture, large workspaces, walking paths and extensive greenery.
About 62,000 trees and more than one lakh plants are spread across the property.
Zoho says 85% of the campus's energy comes from renewable sources and 92% of its water is recycled.
A preserved pond now serves as a campus lake and supports rainwater harvesting.
- Who
- Zoho Corporation and co-founder and Chief Scientist Sridhar Vembu.
- What
- A 64-acre headquarters combining neo-classical architecture, workspaces, greenery and sustainability systems.
- Where
- On the outskirts of Chennai.
- When
- As Zoho Corporation marks 30 years of operations.
- Why
- To create an inspiring working environment while incorporating nature, renewable energy, water recycling and rainwater harvesting.
Key facts
- Campus size
- 64 acres
- Capacity
- Up to 15,000 people
- Trees
- Around 62,000
- Plants
- More than one lakh
- Renewable energy
- 85% of campus energy, according to Zoho
- Water recycling
- 92% of water, according to Zoho
- Wastewater
- All wastewater is treated and reused
Quotes
Sridhar Vembu
Zoho co-founder and Chief Scientist
“We wanted to create buildings that inspire people as we spend most of the time at work”
NDTV
Sources
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