Health + wellness focused new home for one of Philadelphia’s largest social services agencies
Horizon House’s ‘people first’ headquarters expresses a holistic view of wellness for its 250 staff and thousands of program participants. As co-developer and anchor tenant for the New Market West building, Horizon House occupies three floors with homeless services, health clinics, administrative services, developmental services, behavioral health therapies, a model apartment to prepare participants for independent living, and shared spaces for gathering and learning, including a green roof terrace. The open and welcoming space reflects an open-door policy and brings new levels of collaboration and safety. For Horizon House, a green building simply made sense for promoting wellness, saving operating costs, and signaling to staff and participants “you matter.”
Nearly 100% of workstations have access to dayight and views
100% fresh air ventilated with a dedicated Outside Air System (DOAS)
Sustainable interior materials were selected for low-embodied carbon and reduction in ‘redlisted’ chemicals.
PVC eliminated from interior products and materials
Design for disassembly of walls and furniture for reconfiguration as internal programs change
Green Building United Groundbreakers Award Finalist
– Patrick Wolodzko, Vice President Real Estate, Horizon House