Our vision encompasses healing the soil, transforming waste, and promoting renewable energy and equitable food systems—all underpinned by the principle of equity. From pioneering research on regenerative farming to advocating for equity in energy and agriculture, our grantees are driving transformative change.

As an organization, we’re dedicated to reducing our own carbon footprint. Our Africa Regional Office in Nairobi exemplifies this commitment. Designed as a high-performance space within the Sanlam Towers, it prioritizes sustainability and efficiency. Achieving a 4 Star Green Star Africa Interiors v1 certification, it sets a new standard for environmental best practices in Kenya and East Africa.

More than just a workspace, our office is a tangible expression of our values and commitments. It serves as a beacon of sustainability and innovation, showcasing the feasibility and benefits of green building practices.

Through collaboration, innovation, and unwavering dedication to our values, we’re forging a path towards a more resilient and equitable future. Together, we can create lasting change and build a world where sustainability is not just a goal but a reality for all.

Building Information

Address: 18th Floor Sanlam Towers, 1 Waiyaki Way, Nairobi, Kenya
Total gross floor area: 827 m²
Total commercial office area: 827 m²

Sustainable building features include

• The office space is designed to optimize users’ productivity and satisfaction through the organization’s work style, processes, and space program and design.
• The space is designed according to biophilic principles, which reference nature, natural, and ethnic forms in design. These principles can reduce stress, improve cognitive function, and enhance mood and creativity.
• Indoor plants abound in the fit-out to provide a connection to nature.
• A mother’s lactation room is among the features incorporated in the fit-out, contributing to a holistic user experience.
• Furniture, assemblies, and flooring are responsibly sourced.
• Paints and carpets have low VOC emissions, contributing to a superior quality of air in the space with the aim to optimize occupant health.
• The office harvests natural daylight to offset electrical lighting.
• Light fixtures have been fitted with motion sensors.
• The lighting power density is less than 6.8W/m2, which is energy-efficient for an office environment.
• An integrated BMS system records and logs air quality, energy, and water usage within the building and can be displayed in real-time.

Project Team

OWNER: The Rockefeller Foundation
ACCREDITED PROFFESSIONAL: Solid Green Consulting & Web Ltd Group
ELECTRICAL ENGINEER: Infraplus Ltd – Professional Engineers
FIRE ENGINEER: Infraplus Ltd – Professional Engineers
MECHANICAL ENGINEER: Infraplus Ltd – Professional Engineers
QUANTITY SURVEYORS: Ecospace Consultants
SUSTAINABLE BUILDING CONSULTANT: Solid Green Consulting & Web Ltd Group
WET SERVICES: Infraplus Ltd – Professional Engineers
PROJECT MANAGER: Profica Property & Construction Solutions
INTERIOR DESIGNER: Planning Interiors Limited
WASTE CONTRACTOR: Mutua Bins Services
INTERIOR LANDSCAPE MANAGEMENT COMPANY: Eden Gardening & Landscaping
ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR: Raicha’s Electro Service Ltd
MECHANICAL CONTRACTOR: Acrovent Limited
CONSTRUCTION / FIT-OUT CONTRACTOR: SARL (Specialized Aluminium Renovators Limited)
BMS SYSTEMS PROFESSIONAL: Infraplus Ltd – Professional Engineers

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Building Users Guide

18th Floor, Sanlam Towers, 1 Waiyaki Way, Nairobi, Kenya