The ENR2 building is centered around a five-story “canyon.” Roof drainage spills down through open pipes to a collection system below the landscaped canyon floor, creating a vibrant visual and auditory experience when it rains.
Article By: Henry Johnstone, P.E. GLHN President and ASHRAE Member. To read full article click on link at end of post.
2020 ASHRAE TECHNOLOGY AWARD CASE STUDIES
The second Environmental and Natural Resources Building (ENR2) at the University of Arizona houses academic departments and interdisciplinary programs related to the study of earth sciences, natural resources, and the environment. A design brief, published in 2012, laid out a set of aspirational goals for a building that would promote interaction and collaboration among its occupants, students, and the community at large, and would reflect the university’s stewardship of its energy and water resources. It was completed in Summer 2015, and achieved USGBC LEED NC v3 Platinum certification.
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