Adaptive re-use of a 148,000 sf department store to house classrooms, a lecture hall, offices, and studios. The first phase included facilities for sculpture, painting, ceramics, printmaking, and woodworking and a grand staircase connecting all levels. Photographed by Brian Vanden Brink.
SITE
Choose sites that are already disturbed
BUILDING
Increase insulation in envelope
Exposed structure to reduce need for finishes
ENERGY
Model and improve energy performance
Digital controls on heating system
Maximize daylighting
High performance lighting system
MATERIALS
Provide for storage and collection of recyclables
Reuse an existing building
Use materials with recycled content
Use durable materials and easily maintained finishes
INDOOR AIR QUALITY
Increase ventilation effectiveness
Operable windows
