• Energy Savings: Connecticut College

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    We consistently work towards incorporating energy-saving tactics into the buildings we design. We profile recently-completed or soon-to-be completed projects detailing energy-saving statistics. We are committed to energy efficient spaces and reducing the environmental impact of each building.

    This month we're looking at Connecticut College's Science Center at New London Hall, a 43,900 GSF addition and renovation to the oldest building on campus. The completed building will house the Biology, Botany and Computer Science Departments, offering modern facilities for the faculty, staff and students.


    Reduction in building energy usage.
    (compared with the AIA 2030/Labs21 average energy usage)



    This reduction is equal to the average annual energy usage of 112 Northeast homes.
    (Data source based on Energy Information Administration Residential Energy Consumption Survey 2001)



    Reduction in building water usage (compared with code).



    This reduction is equal to the water of 271 bath tubs per year.



    Of the building’s super structure is reused.

     

    Of the building’s regularly occupied spaces have views to the exterior.



    Of the building’s heating and cooling load is met through the building’s geothermal system.


2 Comments
  • The exterior of the addition at New London Hall is a terra cotta rain screen system. Terra cotta is a clay-based masonry material that was traditionally used for centuries in roofing tiles. Over 25 years ago the material was adapted for use as exterior cladding, beginning in Germany and spreading throughout Europe. This material has been widely used in the US for over 12 years. Terra cotta cladding consists of extruded clay tiles that are fastened to an aluminum support rail system. The cladding is assembled in a high performance “rain screen” that stops water at its surface and maintains a vented cavity protecting the thermal and moisture barrier behind. This engineered cladding system has excellent, long lasting thermal and moisture performance. The terra cotta tiles at New London Hall were manufactured by Boston Valley Terra Cotta out of Buffalo, NY. Their website provides useful information about the product and assembly. www.bostonvalley.com
    September 5, 2012 Laura Berman, Project Manager
  • Beautiful job! What is the material used on the outside? I want to use it on a small addition I am making to my home.
    September 5, 2012 alejandra welch
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