Carbon-Neutral Energy Solutions Laboratory

490, Tech Way Northwest, Atlanta, GA, United States

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Carbon-Neutral Energy Solutions Laboratory

490, Tech Way Northwest, Atlanta, GA, United States

Type

Educational › University
Industrial › Research Facility

YEAR

2012

SIZE

25,000 sqft - 100,000 sqft

Georgia Tech is committed to developing its campus "in a way that supports the larger aspirations of the Institute by encouraging the development of a sustainable campus community, creating distinctive architecture and open spaces." In keeping with this goal, Georgia Tech has a clear mission for its new Carbon-Neutral Energy Solutions Laboratory: carbon neutral "net zero site energy use."

The facility sets a new standard for sustainable design for buildings of its type by optimizing passive energy technologies, reducing electricity loads, and maximizing the use of renewable energy. It houses a variety of energy research programs requiring large scale (high-bay) and intermediate scale (mid-bay) capabilities, and the design is intended to express its mission simply, directly and honestly; a "no frills" design. The laboratory has achieved LEED-NC Platinum certification.

The project and effort depicted is sponsored by the Department of Commerce under the grant from the National Institute of Standards and Technology. The content above does not necessarily reflect the position or the policy of the U.S. government, and no official endorsement should be inferred.