Albert Nerken School of Engineering at Cooper Union

Atelier Ten provided strategic peer review of the architectural and mechanical strategies of this building, with a focus on ensuring high-quality lighting and daylighting while optimizing the facade for reduced solar loads and optimizing strategies, particularly in the labs. Atelier Ten also ensured that the three-layer facade system (exterior shading, IGU and interior blinds) works in concert to create an optimal visual environment that is neither glary nor gloomy.

This building achieved LEED Platinum Certification through the use of several energy savings strategies such as the operation of the laboratory fume hoods. The lighting design team independently evaluated the lighting plans. By collaborating with the architect and their lighting consultants, Atelier Ten advised improvements to the reflectance values of the interior finishes to increase the overall luminance of these spaces.