ASU Polytechnic Buildings
Project Details
Building Type:
- University
Location
- Mesa, Arizona
Square Footage
- 219,000 sf
Project Type
- LEED Energy Analysis
Project Team
Owner: Arizona State University
Architect: RSP Architecture
Mechanical: Energy Systems Design
Electrical: Energy Systems Design
LEED Consultant: Green Ideas
Contractor: DPR Construction
CX Agent: Engineering Economics
ASU Polytechnic Buildings
The ASU Polytechnic Campus houses the schools of Agribusiness, Science and Technology, and Education and Humanities and has earned LEED Gold certification with a total of 42 points. RSP Architects (Architect-of-Record) with San Antonio-based Lake-Flato (Design Architect) has created three buildings for the modern campus with a rugged feel, each working strategically with the site to reduce water, energy and waste burdens.
The strategic placement of each of the three buildings provides shading to one another based on their juxtaposition which is the first of several measures in place to reduce the solar load. Also, the smartly integrated vertical and horizontal features of these buildings make use of daylight while incorporating outside shading to minimizing heat gain.
The overall lighting system is 10% better than ASHRAE code. Occupancy sensors are used to further reduce lighting energy. The VAV air handlers are equipped with variable speed drivers are served by two 600 ton variable speed water-cooled chillers to regulate air temperature. Demand control ventilation further optimizes energy use in the HVAC system which greatly contributes to the 32% savings on the regulated energy cost when compared to ASHRAE standards. Due to the energy efficient designs, the ASU Polytechnic Buildings will save 1,318,000 lbs in CO2 emissions each year.
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