Greenberg Conference Center, Yale University
Robert A.M. Stern Architects
The new Maurice R. Greenberg Conference
Center provides an environment conducive to
information exchange and is a highly public
example of the university’s commitment to
sustainable design and global climate protection.
DETAILS
LOCATION: NEW HAVEN, CT
AREA: 13,647 SQ FT
COST: $6M
DATE: 2009
SERVICES
ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN
LEED ADMINISTRATION
ENERGY ANALYSIS
LIGHTING DESIGN
LEED GOLD
Strategy
The classrooms, lecture hall, offices, and social spaces are designed to maximize indoor air quality as well as thermal and visual comfort. Total site energy consumption is reduced by 49.3%, which is directly attributable to the ground source heat pumps that make up the primary heating and cooling systems. High efficiency luminaires reduce the lighting power density below ASHRAE 90.1-2004 minimum requirements and occupancy sensors are installed in all regularly occupied spaces to reduce lighting power.