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.

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