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The Packard Foundation Opens Net-Zero Office Building
The David and Lucile Packard Foundation opened its net-zero office building in late June of 2012. Located in Los Altos, Calif., the 50,000-sf facility is expected to attain LEED Platinum certification with a total of 95 LEED points. The two-story wood and steel structure was designed by EHDD and built by DPR Construction. The facility features advanced building systems, a sophisticated exterior skin, and a rooftop photovoltaic array.
University of Auckland Creates Science Centre
The University of Auckland is initiating a $200 million redevelopment project to create its new Science Centre. Providing advanced teaching and research space, the project includes construction of an 11-story, 253,000-sf building and renovation of an adjacent tower. The cross-disciplinary facility is being designed by Archibus and will provide a new entranceway to the University. Construction will begin in 2013 with completion expected in 2017.
Columbia University Designs Medical School
Columbia University is planning to build a 14-story medical school tower in New York. The facility is being designed by Diller Scofidio + Renfro with Gensler as the architect of record. Construction is expected to begin in early 2013 and reach completion in late 2017. Featuring sculpturally exposed interiors, the facility will support collaborative, team-based learning.
Upstate University Hospital Builds Cancer Center
Upstate University Hospital is building the $75 million Upstate Cancer Center in Syracuse, N.Y. The five-story, 90,000-sf facility will provide adult and pediatric cancer care with private infusion rooms, a rooftop garden, a patient education facility, and a family resource center. LEED Silver sustainable design certification will be sought for the project. The general contractor is LeChase Construction. Completion is expected in fall of 2013.
Max Planck Occupies Jupiter Campus
The Max Planck Society began occupying its new campus in Jupiter, Fla., in June of 2012. Located on six acres on the MacArthur campus of Florida Atlantic University, the 100,000-sf research facility provides 58,000 sf of lab space for wet and dry bench research, including instrumentation suites, core imaging labs, and computational space. The center also provides research and administrative offices, conference rooms, a 100-seat auditorium, and a large atrium.