LEED - Interdisciplinary Science & Technology Bldg. 2

 

Leed LogoInterdisciplinary Science and Technology Building 2 is a high-bay facility supporting research in advanced materials, transportation planning, geotechnical engineering, fluid dynamics and sustainable materials. The new National Center of Excellence on SMART Innovations for Urban Climate + Energy develops solutions for an urbanizing planet including cool pavement and roofing technologies to moderate growing temperatures in arid and dense urban areas.

 

 

Campus Location: Tempe
Gross Square Footage: 60,919
Construction Cost: $13,755,000
Total Project Cost: $18,000,000
LEED: SILVER
Architect: Gould Evans / Richard + Bauer
Construction Team: Wespac Construction
Project Start Date: April 2004
Project End Date: August 2005

LEED Features:

  • Minimized its urban heat island effect
  • Reduced its water use by 30%
  • Optimized energy performance
  • Diverted 75% of its construction waste from the landfill
  • Used recycled and regionally available building materials, and
  • Improved indoor environmental quality
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