Harvard’s Science and Engineering Complex was built to be the healthiest building on campus. The eight-level, 544,000-sq-ft building consists of 3 four-story volumes connected by two atria that act as social hubs. The complex features classrooms, teaching labs, wet and dry research labs and meeting and amenity spaces. 

The LEED Platinum and Living Building Challenge (LBC) certified complex was built to be energy efficient and sustainable, incorporating different facade treatments that contribute to natural ventilation, including what the team calls the world’s first use of a hydroformed stainless steel shading screen. Hydronic heating and cooling systems were used to further cut energy consumption. A green roof spans 225,000 sq ft.