Inside Wells Fargo’s Solar-Powered Texas Headquarters
Just outside Dallas, Wells Fargo’s new Texas campus hums with energy. Formulated to generate more power than it uses, the 22-acre headquarters plays host to more than 4,000 employees and is the largest net-positive corporate campus ever built in the U.S. Local firm Corgan designed the two 10-story office buildings and adjacent parking garage, with rooftops covered in solar panels. While the PV arrays deliver electricity, expansive glazing that welcomes the bright Southwest sun reduces the need for artificial lighting inside. On hot days, sensors automatically adjust the tint of the electrochromic glass to reduce heat gain and maintain interior comfort. Regionally sourced materials—terrazzo for floors, wood for ceiling soffits—link back to the natural environment, while a terrace extending from the dining hall provides outdoor access and picturesque views of nearby Lake Carolyn.
