Mass Timber Meets Biopharma
WARP10 sets a new standard for sustainability in cGMP manufacturing, featuring a carbon-conscious design that prioritizes performance.
WARP 10 Drug Product Manufacturing Facility
Research Triangle Park, NC
Located in North Carolina’s Research Triangle Park, United Therapeutics’ WARP10 facility is a bold step forward in the future of pharmaceutical manufacturing. Designed to deliver cGMP-compliant drug product manufacturing and device assembly, WARP10 is also one of the most sustainable industrial buildings in the country.
The project reflects a fundamental shift in how life sciences facilities are conceived, merging high-performance standards with rigorous environmental goals.
A Net Zero Carbon Design Strategy
The building’s hybrid design differentiates between mission-critical cGMP zones and other program areas, enabling the use of natural, low-carbon materials wherever possible. Outside of cleanroom spaces, mass timber construction, timber curtain walls, and a high-performance building envelope can reduce the facility’s embodied carbon footprint without sacrificing functionality or speed.
Solar power is central to the building’s strategy. The rooftop photovoltaic array generates over two gigawatt-hours (GWhr) annually. When paired with an existing on-site array, the system offsets 100% of the building’s regulated energy use and over 40% of its total annual energy load.
Architecture That Reflects a Mission
WARP10’s architecture reflects United Therapeutics’ environmental ethos, pairing innovation in science with innovation in sustainability. Exterior timber eyebrows provide shading on east and south façades, while shou sugi ban cladding offers durability, texture, and fire resistance. Materials such as low-carbon concrete and green steel support the building’s embodied carbon goals without compromising performance in sensitive production areas.
Every material choice reinforces the organization’s larger mission: to improve lives while reducing environmental impact.
Meet the Design Team
