Rho announced plans to build a new 159,000-square-foot headquarters building in Research Triangle Park (RTP), North Carolina.
The new building will be 50 percent larger than Rho’s current location, allowing for continued expansion. Rho’s goal is to include green/wellness features for all employees such as increased natural light and views, maximized indoor air quality, walking trails, and energy efficiency and building life-cycle impact reduction. Additionally, two entrances will help reduce parking lot congestion as people come and go.
“At Rho, our employees are our greatest asset and we want them to enjoy the time they spend in the office,” said Laura Helms Reece, DrPH, chief executive officer for Rho. “Investing in a new, custom-built, environmentally responsible headquarters allows us to invest in our values. Employee feedback has driven the design process and we are all excited about a new office that is designed around our values and how we work.”
Construction on the building is scheduled to begin by the end of 2017. Rho plans to begin moving operations early in 2019.
The company is working with The Keith Corporation based in Charlotte, North Carolina, to develop the new headquarters.