Ombat Finds the Global Plant in Renault – North Nevada Business Weekly

The business model of home work can be fine for some companies, but for Ormaat Technologies, the cooperation between a place between different teams and departments is crucial for the successful development and operation of geothermal facilities.

This is one of the reasons why Renault Geothermal -based developer has recently purchased a new building worldwide at the 6884 Sierra Center Parkway. Growth is different.

General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer Jessica Woelfel Told NNBW Recently During A Tour of the New Headquarters Facility That The Space Formerly Occupied by Intuit W That can Accommodate All of Ormaat’s Reno-Based Workforce, Showcase the Company’s Work In resistance and renewable energy and inspire employees to enter the office.

“Our projects are so dynamic and require the cooperation of many different teams that come together – you just can’t build and support a geothermal power plant from the home,” Volfel said. “Every project is unique and there are challenges that need to be overcome and we are able to push our projects much more efficient when we are able to work closely and to cooperate personally.”

Ormat more than exceeded its former building at the headquarters of 27 646 square feet through 6140 Plumas Ave. In the last few years, as the company’s workforce has been growing, Ormaat had to rent about 9,000 square feet of additional office space in a nearby building. In the meantime, the team of his projects was working on space in the Geothermal Facility of Ormaat Steamboat Hills in South Renault.

The bigger facility has all teams under the same roof in a building designed for cooperation and comfort of employees.

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“The plan was to bring all three places together so that we could create a much more comprehensive workspace,” Volfel said. “We returned to the office four days a week and found that we were able to achieve much more when our employees manage to connect and collaborate together. There is a huge benefit to us in the same place. “

However, the proximity was only part of the decision. Inspired workers tend to be productive workers, so Ormaat also set about creating a workspace that employees really enjoy walking and being.

“We wanted our employees to be inspired by their workplace and we wanted a space that shows renewable energy, because our employees are proud of the work they do here,” Volfel said.

“The management was very supportive of this project,” she added. “Ormaat made a significant investment when it purchased this building, and we had high goals when it came to design. We were very lucky with the team we hired and worked closely with them in the choice of design and selection of materials to reduce costs while creating a beautiful work space. “

It is one thing to have an almost unlimited budget and create a stunning corporate headquarters – Apple Park in Cupertino comes to mind. Another thing is to give a strict budget to create a showcase space that your company will do business for the next decade.

The first step, Woelfel told NNBW, is to engage the Beth Stein and Jennifer Ford CRESA project management team. Eric Fong and Hannah Dehaven by OneStudio D+A were imported respectively as an architect and interior designer, while the Miles Construction was engaged as a general contractor.

Oneestudio Fong told NNBW that creating a unique office space that is associated with the client’s vision usually starts with a deep discussion about the company’s culture and mission.

“We are really trying to understand the culture of the office and the type of people who work there,” Fong said. “There is an extensive interview process where we really try to understand how to manipulate space to function best for how the company works, especially one with so many different departments.”

The main focal point of the building is the “heart space of the Ormat”. This is a large central collection area, including a kitchen in which Gordon Ramsay himself will be proud to prepare his beef signature Wellington. The space is surrounded by two large conference rooms with glass walls, which can be removed to open the space and accommodate all the staff of Ormat during meetings of all hands.

Another emphasis on space is the two live walls of moss created by local artist and designer Liz Brown of Monkeycat Studio.

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“We went with a very biophilic design (including natural elements in architecture to create a productive and thriving workspace) because of the focus of our company on the green renewable energy,” said Wolfel. “We wanted this space to tell the story of Ormat. There are many living plants in the whole space, many wooden tones and art that reflect the work we do, and the regions in which we work. “

Many free cappuccino/LATE/Espresso machines throughout the building help a lot with the morals and productivity of employees.

“The most important thing # 1 in the design of the building was convinced that everyone was drinking coffee,” says Evan Warner, director of Ormat for legal operations that works with Woeelfl on the project.

“There is a lot of coffee consumed here,” Volfel added with laughter. “You don’t want to know our coffee budget.”

Two additional spaces for cooperation (with their own coffee bars) anchor the work spaces of employees in the opposite ends of the L-shaped building. Some interior offices and conference rooms have been created with the help of Falkbuilt Stall Systems, which can be moved and reconfigured without further destruction, construction or other general tenants improvements.

“We can literally change the configuration of how this office was created,” Warner said.

Fong said that cooperation spaces are integrated into interior design to give the employee flexibility as in how and where they work. Several increases have also been installed to provide employees with quiet places to hold telephone calls or video conferences.

Ormat has operations in the US, Kenya, Guatemala, Israel, Indonesia and many other countries. The 12 conference rooms of the building were named after the company where the company works, and works of art in the spaces reflect the local styles.

“Renault employees are building and supporting projects around the world,” Vollfel said. “We do such inspiring work around the world and we want our employees to feel connected to all areas of business through this work space.”

Added Warner: “Our goal was cooperation, inspiration and efficiency, and I think we achieved it.”