Green Field Notes
Nov 1, 2009 12:00 PM
Sustainable-design principles put into action in today's education institutions.
The New School, Fogelman Library at Arnhold Hall — New York, New York
Architect: Skidmore Owings & Merrill LLP
When planning this facility, what considerations were given to green products and processes?
Fogelman Library features recycled-surface countertops, made from post-industrial scrap waste, and bamboo flooring in the main reading room. All of the lighting systems and appliances meet Energy Star standards set by the EPA and U.S. Department of Energy. In addition to sustainable finishes, existing wood floors were reclaimed and reused in feature locations within the building.
Uninterrupted learning
Phasing of the project kept the building operating throughout the construction process.
Certifiable!
Rubber flooring on the second, fourth and ninth floors fulfills all ISO 14001 environmental-management-system requirements and ISO 9001 quality-management standards.
- Return to the 2009 Architectural Portfolio's Green Field Notes main page to view more projects where sustainable-design principles were used in today's educational institutions.
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