
Shanghai Stock Exchange
Photos courtesy of JAHN
Sustainability Consulting Role: Established sustainability benchmarks for financial district development in Asia, navigating complex regulatory requirements and cultural considerations. Coordinated with local authorities and international sustainability standards to achieve dual certification. Primary LEED Consultant in collaboration with BEE Inc. (Work performed while at Thornton Tomasetti)
Climate-Positive Solutions Delivered:
High-performance double-skin façade with low-E glass and automated blinds
District cooling plant connection reducing individual building mechanical loads
Smart building controls managing lighting and HVAC per occupancy
Green roofs and sky gardens including 130m-height rooftop garden
Extensive transit integration with metro station connection and EV charging
Stormwater collection and treatment preventing untreated runoff
Performance Outcomes:
LEED Gold (Core & Shell) and China 3-Star Green Building certification
45% energy reduction compared to China's baseline building code
Exceptional indoor environmental quality exceeding international standards
40% water use reduction through rainwater harvesting and efficient fixtures
Model for sustainable high-density development in Asia
Shanghai Stock Exchange by JAHN Studio + FGP establishes sustainability benchmarks for financial district development in Asia, demonstrating how high-density commercial architecture can achieve world-class environmental performance.


