Category

Features

General

All wood in the casework and millwork in the building will be certified as meeting forest stewardship standards.

Base building commissioning will ensure efficient use of energy and natural resources by testing air handling, electrical, and plumbing systems throughout construction and at completion.

Atrium

Control devices will control heat buildup from the sun. Blinds/ louvers will be automated according to temperature in the atrium. Overhangs on wing walls provide shade.

The glass front of the atrium will have a double facade, allowing convection to make efficient insulation of the space.

Geothermal loops will supply heat transfer units with cool air in the summer and warm air in the winter.

Displacement ventilation will provide comfortable temperature conditions to specific targeted areas of the atrium where people will be located.

An energy kiosk will provide educational information about the green features of the building and specific data on energy use and performance of the building.

The design of the atrium will provide a connection to the outdoors.

Demolition

Appropriate materials from the 1960's wing will be separated and recycled.

The 1924 building is being reused.

Existing HVAC equipment is being decommissioned, and refrigerants are being recovered.

Some casework from the 1960's building is being reused.

Construction waste management and recycling of materials will take place throughout the construction.

Site

Site disturbance during construction is limited.

Construction storm water management plan has been implemented.

There is a net increase of pervious area due to the elimination of a previous parking lot.

Low cut-off type light fixtures reduce light pollution.

Existing tree removal was minimized.

Bike racks will be located at the building location.

Storm water management design will result in zero increase in runoff.

Structure

Recycled products are used for waterproofing.

Content of recycled material steel in the U.S. is high (>60%).

Steel was fabricated at a plant within 500 miles of the site.

Building Envelope

Stone is 'locally' quarried (Pennsylvania), is a natural product, and has high longevity.

Slate on roof of the 1924 building was locally quarried, is a natural product, and has high longevity.

Zinc-coated copper panels contain up to 60% recycled content and was fabricated locally (Rome, NY).

Operable windows exist in all office locations.

Strategically placed glass, skyroof and clearstories yield substantial daylighting.

Low voltage systems will control lighting in the atrium.

The continuous thermal envelope through selection of materials and details is designed to minimize thermal transmittance.

Recessed entry mats are made from recycled tires.

The white roof surface reflects heat gain.

Interior Construction

Stairs are arranged to maximize foot travel/ interaction while minimizing use of elevators

Vinyl composition tile and carpets will have recycled material content.

Interior finishes will include low volatile organic compound paints, sealants, and adhesives.

In most areas, wood casework will be used in lieu of metal and plastic laminate.

Approximately 50 pieces of casework will be reused from the 1960's building in new construction.

Toilet partitions will use products with high recycled content.

Recycling stations will be placed throughout the science center.

Some of the furniture items have been selected for their environmentally friendly construction (e.g., Watson tables in seminar rooms, write-up areas, and computer laboratories; Danko/Persing chairs in some public spaces).

Plumbing

Low flow fixtures are specified.

Pond water will be used in certain laboratory areas.

HVAC

No hydrochlorofluorocarbons (HCFCs) or halons will be used.

Direct digital control system (temperature control) allows precise and efficient control of building ventilation and operations.

Sheet metal (galvanized ductwork) has significant recycled content.

Motors will have variable speed drives for more precise control.

Sash height limits on fume hoods will be 15" to save energy.

Variable air volume system (vs. constant volume) on fume hoods will ensure efficient energy use in all areas.

Piping and ductwork will all be insulated to control heat loss.

Occupancy sensors will reduce air flow in unoccupied areas. (Air changes will be reduced from10 to 4 per hour when a room is empty.)

A system will be implemented for heat recovery from exhaust air.

Electrical

Multilevel switching arrangements on space lighting will respond to daylight conditions.

High efficiency lighting products and motors will save energy.

Provisions for flexible cable routing systems will allow for future use/reuse.

Occupancy sensors in laboratories will reduce lighting usage.