摘要
The New Academic Center achieved a LEED Platinum rating,the first for Cornell’s core campus.While the obligation to meet the University’s green building criteria was a given,the design was largely influenced by historic preservation and an interest in maintaining views of an historic quadrangle and valuable campus green space.These drivers led to a comprehensive design process in alignment with the University’s long term goals for overall campus redevelopment.The first phase initiative,a below-grade classroom addition,provides new space for Law School programs in an exceptionally energy efficient building with concurrent environmental benefits,including preservation of open space and enhanced storm-water management.In addition,as a thoughtful addition to a landmark building,the project emphasized the use of both existing and local building materials.
