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One of the first new buildings to be completed on Harvard’s campus in Allston, Massachusetts, the Harvard University District Energy Facility by Leers Weinzapfel Associates sets a precedent for high-quality design as a visible demonstration of sustainable practices in building and stormwater management.
Cities account for 70% of the world’s energy consumption. Almost 50% of the energy is used for heating or cooling.
District energy systems are one of the most effective ways to mitigate climate change, as referenced in “District Energy in Cities: Unlocking the Potential of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy,” United Nations Environmental Programme report (2015).
The new 56,000 square-foot District Energy Facility (DEF) sets the stage for a state-of-the-art, cost-effective, and sustainable utility generation and distribution system for Harvard’s Allston campus that also makes a significant contribution to the urban design of the campus.
For its innovative and sustainable design, the Harvard University District Energy Facility has recently been awarded a 2022 American Architecture Award by The Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies.
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