Jobs envisioned employees sharing ideas across common spaces, brainstorming to bring about innovations and balancing this with areas of intense concentration. Connecting, collaborating, walking, talking and constantly feeling that connection with nature are the essence of what he intended for the new headquarters.
Prepared for the future
The building is one of the most energy-efficient in the world and runs entirely on renewable energy with thousands of solar panels. A great level of attention has been given to every detail of construction, using top quality materials.
Steve Jobs wanted the Ring to be a ‘breathing’ building. Airflow is optimized as it inhales and exhales air efficiently so employees won’t experience “sick building syndrome” here. It is even able to withstand earthquakes because it is mounted on steel base isolators that allow the building to move in all directions for a few feet without losing any services.
Employee Facilities
The three-quarter mile perimeter of the Ring has a walkway on the inner border, allowing employees to stroll around it. The building includes a 100,000-square foot wellness center with a gym, a two-story yoga room and access for employees to dental and medical services. They also have access to many walking and running paths.
