Rochester Institute of Technology Golisano Institute for Sustainability

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living wall
atrium connecting stair
laboratory
atrium connecting stair
informal gathering space
green roof with photovoltaic panels
exterior night view
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construction: april 2013
grand opening: april 2013

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A uniquely informative building, the Golisano Institute for Sustainability speaks directly to the next generation of green builders.

Rochester Institute of Technology's new home for its sustainability program had a clear mandate: more than just a green building, it needed to be a living laboratory—where the structure itself becomes a teaching tool. We designed the four-story Galleria to work as the building's lung, deploying sensors and dampers to control intake and exhaust air. Daylight harvesting cuts down on artificial lighting usage, while dynamic displays share data that reflect the building's energy performance. The building is maximized for functionality, with ample lab space equipped for research, testing, and prototype manufacturing of sustainable products.

Location: Rochester, NY
Client: Rochester Institute of Technology
Completion: 2013
Area: 84,000 GSF / 7,800 GSM
Certificate: LEED Platinum
Service: Architecture
Type: Educational
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Awards

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Building Owners and Managers Association (BOMA) of Greater Rochester, Sustainable Building—Rochester Recognition Award,
American Institute of Architects—Rochester Design Awards
Environmental Design + Construction, Excellence in Design Award
The Design-Build Institute of America, National Award of Excellence in Design
Associated General Contractors New York State, The Jeffrey J. Zogg Build New York Award
Education Design Showcase, Green Judges' Choice Winner
Engineering News-Record (ENR), New York Best Green Project

Rochester Institute of Technology Golisano Institute for Sustainability

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Dan Kaplan

Senior Partner

John Schuyler

Partner