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ENERGY EFFICIENCY & CONSERVATION judges' choice Human Ecology Building Cornell University Ithaca, N.Y. ARCHITECTURAL FIRM 'RUZEN3AMTONs)")'OUP 320 W. 13th St., 9th Fl. New York, NY 10014 212/477-0900 www.gruzensamton.com DEVELOPMENT TEAM Darko Hreljanovic 212/477-0900 PROJECT INFORMATION Capacity (students) Site size (acres) Gross Area (sq. ft.) Per Pupil (sq. ft.) Cost per Student Cost per Sq. Ft. Total Project Cost Project Completion Date GREEN DESIGN Principles Followed LEED Certificates Obtained LEED Platinum Green Elements Energy Efficiency and Conservation Energy Efficiency, Building Automation/ Energy Mgmt. Systems, Natural Ventilation Materials Recycling/Reuse Indoor Environmental Quality Use of Daylighting, Electric Lighting Systems and Controls Awareness & Education Building as a Teaching Tool Alternative Energy Sources Lake-source cooling Commissioning Building/Systems have been commissioned Funding Method Primary Source Alternative Sources State Appropriations, Alternative Funding Cornell University & the College of Human Ecology T HE HUMAN ECOLOGY BUILDING (HEB) IS DESIGNED TO ATTRACT the very best students. Highly visible, transparent and a model of sustainability, it seamlessly connects to the existing buildings and its setting. The garage is clad in local bluestone that anchors it to the landscape, creating the base and plinth onto which the HEB and Commons are perched. This plinth defines the primary level of access for both the college and the campus. The siting of the HEB on the plinth creates a variety of outdoor spaces: a formal forecourt marks the entrances to the HEB and the Commons, a curvilinear planter and yellow bench creates social spaces, a stone bench at the overlook offers a place for contemplation and relaxation, and the court- yard creates a semiprivate garden for the college's use. The HEB uses a semi-unitized curtain wall that evokes the fabric and fashion designs that tran- spire within its walls. It incorporates Panelite panels to diffuse daylight and provides for natural ventilation. The Commons, the heart of the college, links the existing building to the HEB. Its flex- ible space offers students and faculty a place for impromptu meetings, a café, as well as a space for student presentations and shows. Nestled high above Bebe Lake, the gorges and the street, the design affirms the ethos and repu- tation of the college as being a premium academic institution. It evokes the energy and creativity of the research within and marks a fresh beginning for the college. This project has received a LEED Platinum certification. EDS 50 CP&M; / SUSTAINABILITY & INNOVATION AWARDS / NOVEMBER 2012 WWW.PLANNING4EDUCATION.COM 1,450 2.25 105,279 60 $36,071 $240 $50,500,000 Nov. 2011 design Education Showcase