Now if you don’t know Apple, well then, take this opportunity to learn something a little about, arguably, the most iconic company of the 21st century. For the crazy ones, as Steve Jobs would refer to us, we are all now well ingrained into the contributing success and brilliance of Apple Inc.
From the desktop computer, the iPod, the Macbook, the iPhone, the iPad, the iWatch, and whatever else I am missing, Apple has developed these iconic products to become an integral part of consumers lives. Wether the goal was to simplify the life of consumers or to have world domination in the digital consumerism, Apple has had an obvious influence on our society.
Today, it seems like innovation is slowing down and Apple is relatively stagnant within the market. Nevertheless, with a very large bank account, Apple hasn’t stopped creating. For the last two years, the company has created their second Apple campus, commonly referred to as Apple Park.
Apple Park is unlike any other office space in the world. Being one the largest at 2.8 million square feet of office space and is designed to look like a spaceship, Apple Park is creating more buzz than just being the building from the future, but their building is powered on 100% renewable energy. WHAT! 100% renewable energy at that size, is something to be marvelled, envied and renowned. 
The designed is inspired by the late CEO, Steve Jobs who was not only the vision for the dynamics of Apple, but one who was well connected with the Earth. The campus features a circular spaceship design, with large panels of curved class, and a ceiling covered with solar panels.
Current CEO, Tim Cook, stated, “Steve’s vision for Apple stretched far beyond his time with us. He intended Apple Park to be the home of innovation for generations to come”. This quote is not only a representation of the legacy of Steve Jobs, but also a continued promise to pursue innovation and to never stop creating.
Remember, we are all the crazy ones, the round pegs in square holes, the ones who see things differently.
Thanks for the update Aaron. I didn’t know that Apple Park was a new and upcoming project. Using 100% renewable energy is definitely impressive given it’s size. I’d be curious to see more details to come with the interior of the building such as HVAC and all the other building terms we learned from AYO Homes. Through my other coursework in Sustainability Innovation, I came across Honeywell. They currently make a refrigerant called Solstice, which is being implemented in hot countries that are the most impacted by climate change. The refrigerant combines medium pressure and low global warming potential properties. There’ll be no doubts that Apple will strategically form supplier partnerships as they continue to build this park.
In case you were curious:
https://www.honeywell-refrigerants.com/europe/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/FPR-003-2015-10-Solstice-ze-brochure-Fourth-Generation-LR.pdf
I also had no idea about the immense size and creative structure of the Apple Park. Have you thought about the American tech industry lately? I read a few articles about the tech industry in the US and how much Trump’s immigration ban will impact the global tech talent influx into the US. Supposedly Canada is emerging in tech industry terms, as we have less regulations and more desire for diversity. I personally think Apple is coming to the brink of its existence, especially with the new Google technology emerging in the market.