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Harvard University in Cambridge, Mass., recently announced that construction has begun on a new performing arts center for the campus, according to a news release. The David E. and Stacey L. Goel Center for Creativity & Performance will serve as the new home for the American Repertory Theater (A.R.T.), as well as a wide variety of performances, public gatherings, teaching opportunities, and international research.
From a sustainability perspective, the building’s water and electric utilities will be supplied by the university’s new, lower-carbon District Energy Facility. It will also use rooftop solar panels and natural ventilation to reduce energy use, while a green roof and extensive landscaping will help with stormwater attenuation.
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