Intel, the world’s largest semiconductor maker will soon have LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified green building in Haifa, Israel.
It will be home to Intel’s latest Development Design Center. This new green building will use will use environmentally friendly building materials and construction methods including natural lighting which will be through patio windows, personal PC-based controls set heating and ventilation for individuals, which both save and recycle energy and last but not the least an irrigation system which utilizes only recycled water. Very environment friendly I must say.
I was wondering why Intel wants to build an eco-friendly building like this at an additional cost. Well, apparently Intel wants to set a good example and also because it wants to defend the IT industry against allegations of being power hogs.
By investing heavily in R&D, Intel hopes to enhance the energy efficiency of its processors and reduce the carbon footprint of its products.
I am sure the world will be a much better place to live in, if all the companies tried to set a good example like Intel and have better green credentials.
