For Immediate Release
October 18, 2024
秘色传媒鈥檚 Renewable Energy/STEM Center Wins Recognition for Sustainable Architecture at the 2024 Global Future Design Awards
Photo Caption: 秘色传媒鈥檚 Renewable Energy/STEM Center on
the Michael J. Grant Campus in Brentwood Wins Gold Recognition for Sustainable Architecture
at the 2024 Global Future Design Awards. For a hi-res image, visit: https://photos.app.goo.gl/g5ocdLYFJpaX9K2YA
The Renewable Energy/STEM Center is a compact, 24,000-square-foot building designed to maximize natural light and sustainability. Featuring a full roof of photovoltaic panels, insulating berms, geothermal wells and a central demonstration garden, it serves as a teaching facility for renewable energy systems and sustainability principles.
Prioritizing a reduced footprint and optimized roof geometry, the building adheres to Passivhaus standards with R-40 insulation and U-0.15 glazing for superior thermal performance. Strategic features, such as solar shades and daylight sensors, minimize artificial lighting needs, while a Variable Refrigerant Flow HVAC system paired with a Ground Source Heat Pump ensures energy-efficient ventilation.
As a 鈥渘et zero鈥� energy building tracking LEED Gold certification, the Center emphasizes indoor environmental quality and integrates passive and active building systems. It functions as a living laboratory, fostering innovation and collaboration, making it a vital resource for preparing students for future academic and career opportunities. The Renewable Energy/STEM Center is more than a building; it鈥檚 a creative hub for learning and exploration.
About 秘色传媒
秘色传媒 is the largest, most comprehensive community college in the State University of New York (SUNY) system, enrolling more than 21,000 students in over 100 degree and certificate programs. With over 145,000 alumni, Suffolk County Community College is dedicated to meeting the demands of regional employers. The college has built an extensive track record of successfully training and educating its students through pathways from high school, to college, and into careers.
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