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University of Nebraska-Lincoln Engineering Research Link
University of Nebraska-Lincoln Engineering Research Link
Lincoln, NE, United States
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University of Nebraska-Lincoln Engineering Research Link
Lincoln, NE, United States
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STATUS
Built
YEAR
2023
SIZE
25,000 sqft - 100,000 sqft
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The University of Nebraska-Lincoln Engineering Research Link was conceived as a physical and symbolic link between existing engineering buildings C and E. The new link comprises 90,000 SF of new construction and 180,000 SF of renovation within building C. The link is articulated with a high-performance glass façade that serves as connective tissue; it features a visible network of ramps and stairs connecting three main entrances and bridging dissimilar floor heights in the adjacent existing buildings. The light-filled passageway, visible from the exterior, fosters a dialogue between campus life and cutting-edge research, inviting the public to engage with science on display. The façade incorporates vertical frit and custom mullions, balancing energy efficiency with visual connectivity to 16th Street, a primary campus thoroughfare. The implementation of stone further emphasizes the separation between the link and the adjacent brick buildings, creating a focal point for entry into the engineering college. A modular pattern of recessed glass panels transforms the façade into a multidimensional experience, alternating between clear views and textured shading to showcase interior activity. This paradigm shifts engineering education from closed, light-deprived spaces to one of transparency and visible inquiry. Research becomes "science on display," reflecting a new ethos of openness and collaboration.
The curtain wall design balances the client’s goals for transparency and performance with the western solar exposure. Early studies inform the façade’s 10-degree angle, reducing direct sunlight and lowering cooling loads. Custom glass coatings and a 30% frit pattern cut solar heat gain by 40%, outperforming vertical fins or electrochromic glass in efficiency and ROI. The design team worked closely with the curtain wall fabricator to develop 12 custom die components, allowing recessed glazing panels that provide clear views between the interior and 16th Street while maintaining energy efficiency and visual connectivity.
The curtain wall design balances the client’s goals for transparency and performance with the western solar exposure. Early studies inform the façade’s 10-degree angle, reducing direct sunlight and lowering cooling loads. Custom glass coatings and a 30% frit pattern cut solar heat gain by 40%, outperforming vertical fins or electrochromic glass in efficiency and ROI. The design team worked closely with the curtain wall fabricator to develop 12 custom die components, allowing recessed glazing panels that provide clear views between the interior and 16th Street while maintaining energy efficiency and visual connectivity.
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