For years, one building that was a prominent part of the gateway to (SUNY) Binghamton University left a less-than-positive impression upon visitors; school officials bluntly characterized the appearance of the Science IV building as “forbidding.” The cast-in-place concrete construction needed significant restoration. In some areas of the façade, the brick veneer infills had deteriorated masonry ties that would have required replacement.
The issues were more than just skin deep. There was little insulation, and the exposed frame facilitated significant transfer of cold to the interior, which resulted in serious thermal comfort problems for students and faculty.
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