During 2012, HID Global, a subsidiary of ASSA ABLOY, began designing its new headquarters and Genuine HID Operations Center in Austin, TX. The goal was to substantially exceed standard practice in energy, economic and environmental performance. There would be a commitment to the employee experience, and a showcase for ASSA ABLOY’s portfolio of green products. Water usage and waste management would be state-of-the-art, and the building would support growth without a corresponding increase in ener...