Northeastern University, Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Complex

FLOW

PHOTOGRAPHY © Warren Jagger Photography © Keitaro Yoshioka Photography

DESIGN © 2017 Payette

Northeastern University Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Complex

Flow and Movement define the form language of this building. Dynamic movement systems permeate the project, expand a campus and bridge two Boston neighborhoods. The architectural form is intrinsically linked with high performance architecture through parametric design and energy modeling.

Campus Flow Expanding the campus across the tracks, the ground plane is defined by the academic and public functions. The ISEC building represents the completion of the first phase of the new academic precinct with Phase 2, the pedestrian connection (PedX), expected to be completed in 2018. Additional future campus development is planned for the remaining surface parking adjacent to the landscape.

1 Atrium 2 Classroom 3 Teaching Lab 4 Auditorium 5 Café 6 Sloping Landscape & Accessible Path (2018) 7 Pedestrian Bridge — PedX (2018) 8 Future Development 9 University Parking Garage

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Pedestrian crossing looking toward ISEC

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Composite image with Phase 1 building and Phase 2 pedestrian bridge and landscape (est. completion: 2018)

Form Language The sloping ground plane is defined by paths and clusters of spaces leading to the track crossing. The language of the paving flows in to the flooring of the atrium. Flanking the atrium are the lab bar and office pod. The lab bar is a glass volume wrapped in a thermal overcoat, which is expressed with ribbed metal panels and screens. The glass volume of the office pod is shaded by a curved bronze solar veil that flows along the sloped landscape edge. Extending the language of the veil, the guard panels on the pedestrian bridge will be articulated by layered sheets of weathering steel.

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Integrated Design A detailed parametric model was developed which, together with custom compositing software, allowed the design team to perform iterative simulations that accurately predicted solar performance of the curved screen. This then allowed the team to optimize the profile, form and performance of the sunshade system.

Integrating the design model directly with the fabrication model allowed the complex elements to be unitized and prefabricated for rapid on-site installation.

Energy Recovery and Conservation

103 kbtu /sf per year in energy use intensity

75% energy savings over typical lab

33% energy cost saving over code

30-55% reduction in LPD achieved with high efficiency LED light fixtures

40% reduction in water usage

62% cumulative shading reduction

78% peak solar heat gain reduction

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Thermal Overcoat The high energy lab bar is defined as a gray ribbed metal screen enveloping a glass volume. Tapered windows slice through the screen to the north and flow into radiused corners. Ribbed panels seamlessly become solar screens and lift to fully reveal the glass volume as it enters the atrium.

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TYPICAL UPPER FLOOR PLAN 1 Atrium 2 Lab Write-up Zone 3 Open Research Lab 4 Lab Support / Equipment 5 Computational Research 6 Conference Room 7 Communicating Stair 8 Office 9 Solar Veil 10 Thermal Overcoat

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Layered Transparency Orienting the research labs inward to face the atrium reinforces the sense of community and places the science on display to foster a collaborative research culture that is a radical shift from typical research facilities. Glazed walls allow unobstructed views through the research spaces while separating the high and low energy use zones, reducing the volume of ventilated research space to dramatically reduce the building energy usage.

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“I urge developers in our city to shoot for this world-class design, to match our world-class innovation in our city.”

MARTIN J. WALSH, MAYOR OF BOSTON

PAYETTE ARUP

Lead Architectural Firm

MEP/FP, Lighting, Faรงade Engineer

LEMESSURIER VHB

Structural Engineer

Civil Engineer

JACOBS

Programming

STEPHEN STIMSON ASSOCIATES SUFFOLK CONSTRUCTION

Landscape Architect

Construction Manager