Lead.
Leading by example starts with having one of the greenest buildings in the world.
We’ve created the ultimate innovation center in Cincinnati, Ohio, testing and incorporating all of Melink’s clean energy solutions into our own buildings and grounds.
Lead.
Leading by example starts with having one of the greenest buildings in the world.
We’ve created the ultimate innovation center in Cincinnati, Ohio, testing and incorporating all of Melink’s clean energy solutions into our own buildings and grounds.
About HQ
HQ was the first building on Melink’s campus. Since the largest energy loads in most commercial buildings are lighting, HVAC, and hot water, HQ1’s construction focused on how to minimize these energy drains. Many of the technologies used in HQ1 were not widely adopted (i.e. geothermal) or available (i.e. LED lighting) when the building was constructed in 2005. Now, these practices are more common in commercial building construction — thanks in part to revolutionary building designs like HQ1.
The building is classified as ENERGY STAR 99 Rated (only achieved by 1% of the population), and LEED certified. Its progressive integration of conservation, efficiency, and renewable technologies rank us amongst the top greenest buildings in the world.
Melink HQ Building Features
- Highly insulated, prefabricated “building envelope” consisting of concrete walls and R19 insulation
- Solar PV modules
- Geothermal HVAC system including heat pumps and geothermal wells
- Energy Star appliances
- Reduced water consumption through automated faucets, dual flush toilets and waterless urinals
- Retrofitted building automation system
- Awnings and shades for windows
- LED lighting
- 24 Electric Vehicle (EV) charging stations
- Skylights and large windows for natural light
- Pellet stoves for heating
- Battery storage for generated solar energy
Schedule a tour
More than just a workplace, our campus is a showplace. Our HQ building serves as a model LEED for architects, engineers, and contractors to learn LEED best practices. Our HQ incorporates the best design practices recommended by energy engineers and sustainability experts. We offer tours regularly to industry professionals as well as school groups and other organizations interested in sustainability & energy efficient solutions.
