Northwestern University's Mudd Hall has achieved LEED v2009 Silver certification. Converting an existing library building into a state-of-the-art facility housing the science and engineering library and laboratories, Flad was able to help NU reduce embodied carbon by 40 percent compared to construction of a new building. The project retained a portion of the original 1977 building, reducing the embodied carbon of the project and the quantity of construction waste generated.
In addition, the project team achieved points for locating in an area with community connectivity and numerous alternative transportation options, purchasing green power, and selecting materials with recycled content.
Originally consisting of a three-story library, the site is adjacent to many science buildings and an ideal location for a research building. The existing superstructure was enveloped within a new building above and on all sides. Housing diverse research and library programs, the design encourages interaction of researchers and students while providing space for study and investigation.
December 19, 2024