https://www.architecturalrecord.com/rss/2983 en-us With ambitious performance goals, a set of buildings at Amherst College, the University of Chicago, and the National University of Singapore foster collaboration and reflect changing values.

]]> http://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14334 Fri, 01 Nov 2019 10:00:00 -0400 https://www.architecturalrecord.com/articles/14334-continuing-education-colleges-universities At Amherst College’s Science Center, classroom and office pavilions protrude from the west facade. These programmatic elements have their own air-handling units, distinct from the more energy-intensive areas. Photo © Robert Benson Direct views to the outside are provided from 72 percent of the Amherst building’s floor area, including its multi-story commons (shown) and laboratories. Photo © Robert Benson Image courtesy Payette Associates Direct views to the outside are provided from 72 percent of the Amherst building’s floor area, including its multi-story commons and laboratories (shown). Photo © Chuck Choi The University of Chicago’s Keller Center is housed in a 1960s Edward Durell Stone building that resembles his American Embassy in New Delhi, with its plinthlike base and deep overhanging roof. Originally a conference center and hotel, it has recently undergone a LEED Platinum renovation for the Harris School of Public Policy. Photo © Tom Rossiter The architects selectively demolished interior walls and slabs to create a four-story skylit atrium. The space is finished in wood salvaged from local ash trees killed by invasive insects. Image courtesy Farr Associates/Woodhouse Tinucci Architects The architects selectively demolished interior walls and slabs to create a four-story skylit atrium. The space is finished in wood salvaged from local ash trees killed by invasive insects. Photo © Tom Rossiter SDE4 has a broad but shallow footprint for natural ventilation. Photo © Rory Gardiner Photo © Rory Gardiner Perforated metal screens can be replaced with experimental materials and assemblies for facade research projects. Photo © Rory Gardiner Few of the SDE4’s spaces are fully air-conditioned. Image courtesy Transsolar Many, including a fifth-floor gathering space depend on a hybrid system and operate at higher temperatures and humidity levels. Photo © Rory Gardiner