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Incredible Vision,
Impeccable Execution
The open layout, with a central
alley accommodating the
workstations of the executive
bodies of the office, induces a
collaborative environment.
Only 30% of the total floor area is
partitioned spaces designed with
glass enclosures to establish a
visual coherence and
unobstructed flow of natural
light. Concurrently, several
self-service counters are designed
close to the different segments of
the workstations, which would
enable the employees to get off
their desks and have beverages.
GLIL follows a zero wastage
policy in its workplace by
implementing “Reduce, Reuse and
Recycle” strategy. Subsequently,
the company maintains green
operations, cleaning,
Guardian Life Insurance Limited's Only 30% of the maintenance as well as green
(GLIL) Gulshan Head Office has education to ensure their team
been awarded the LEED Platinum total floor area is has a healthy and safe working
Certificate by the United States environment. Concurrently, during
Green Building Council "USGBC". partitioned spaces the construction phase, GLIL had
GLIL is the only insurance designed with reached another milestone with
company to receive this zero casualties at the site and
certification in Bangladesh. In glass enclosures to 95% management of construction
fact, it is the first private waste which is a prerequisite for
company in Bangladesh to have establish a visual the recognition.
achieved this certification under coherence and
‘Interior Design & Construction”. Epilogue
unobstructed flow Since its inception, Guardian Life
An Aesthetical Insurance Limited (GLIL) has
Masterpiece of natural light. been making breakthroughs in
The LEED-certified headquarters the insurance sector and beyond.
of Guardian Life Insurance at They have brought intelligence,
Police Plaza Concord, Gulshan is innovation and investment in an
the result of modern innovation industry that was riddled with
and fine artistry. It is one of only decades of lingering problems.
three projects in Bangladesh that GLIL has been a game-changer in
has received this certification. The the design team to ensure the the Bangladeshi insurance sector
open-concept office is designed penetration of optimum daylight and has been pivotal in bringing
keeping sustainability and and its beneficial rays inside, client interest and reliability in
Every entity on the planet bears the Consequently, an increasing number of Beyond the Cubicle work environment, which general acknowledgement about Bangladesh, the path towards efficiency in mind; it enhances alongside minimal solar heat gain the industry. The LEED
responsibility to understand the workplaces around the world are The contemporary sustainable eventually increases employee its necessity, the adaptation and workplace sustainability is being collaboration through creative, and glare, for an improved mental certification shows GILL's
circumstances that enable its leaning towards creating a more workplace is built around a green productivity and fewer implementation of sustainable led by the fastest growing life social and casual interactions. health and energy efficiency. The commitment to a sustainable
existence. In the quest for superiority, sustainable workplace that prioritizes office space. A sustainable or green work-related hazards, illnesses, office designs have been sluggish. insurance company in Following the demands of the LED lights installed throughout environment. It is a reflection of
we seem to have forgotten our the goal of balancing the planet, workspace explores efficient use of and mishaps. It has become Few of the largest companies Bangladesh, Guardian Life contemporary workplace in mind, the floor are equipped with the company's outstanding
responsibility towards the people, and profit to produce success energy, water and materials. It is a fundamental in boosting the operating in the country have Insurance Limited (GLIL). Its the design concept was based on sensors which allow the lights to leadership and unyielding
environment. Our pursuit of growth and viability in the long-term. A design-based process which helps overall revenue and reputation of begun the transformation towards pursuit of achieving the loop of "focus-collaborate- turn on when LUX level decreases approach to compliance. It is one
should not be at the expense of the sustainable workplace focuses on conserve resources and decrease the the organization. a sustainable workplace. environmental sustainability, it learn-socialize". The full-height to 150 and occupied by an of many achievements in GILL's
environment. Sustainability is the key safeguarding the health, safety, and negative impacts of resource use on The concept of a sustainable However, their execution has been has received international windows with a 360-degree view employee, maintaining an energy brief stint so far and all
to our survival on this planet and will welfare of its most cherished human health and the environment. It workplace is relatively new in remarkable and compatible with recognition from one of the of the Hatirjheel Lake and level of 38.19% and utilizing indications point towards more
also determine success on all levels. asset-employees. facilitates a happier and motivated Bangladesh. Although there is a international standards. In leading bodies in the world. Gulshan-1 were fully utilized by daylight of 85%. accomplishments in the future.

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