World Food Programme Headquarter

The World Food Program is the United Nations agency founded in 1961 that deals with food assistance. It is the largest humanitarian organization in the world; the agency assists an average of 87 million people in 83 countries around the world. With 1,300 employees in its Rome office, WFP hosts various staff structures and services with particular attention to health and well-being.
The Rome WFP's Headquarter has decided to certify, following the LEED®v2009 protocol, four different buildings of the entire complex, which host respectively:

- A Nursery School characterized by an area of 525 m2
The space is consistent with organization’ value, recognizing the parents’ specific needs in terms of childcare in order to
create a balance between work and private life.
The childcare center has a capacity for 36 children. It includes a kitchen, a multifunctional space, a lactation room with
the presence of a pediatrician, playgrounds, dormitories, eating facilities, toilets and an outdoor playground.
The building has obtained the LEED® v2009 New Construction certification at Platinum level.

- A supermarket (Commissary) characterized by an area of 240 m2 which provides the international staff with a huge
variety of international goods.
The building has achieved the LEED®v2009 New Construction certification at Platinum level.

- A meeting center, characterized by an area of 176 m2 which has increased the organization's meeting capacity by
facilitating the events and training courses hosting at the WFP headquarters.
The structure is highly functional and flexible for various uses, and present different possible configurations. The
capacity is 75 people simultaneously.
The building has achieved LEED® v2009 New Construction certification at Platinum level.

- An office space located in the Red Tower characterized by an area of 510 m2.
The building has achieved LEED® v2009 Commercial Interior certification at Gold level

High efficient façade

Photovoltaics

Water-saving sanitary appliances

Sustainable building materials

Recycled materials

High efficient lighting

Daylight sensors

Regional materials

Daylighting maximised