RIT GIS Research Building Construction

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Rochester Institute of Technology | Golisano Institute for Sustainability

This project consisted of constructing the Golisano Institute for Sustainability (GIS) Research Building, a living laboratory for scientific discovery and experimental learning. This building is a unique university research and education initiative focusing broadly on developing and introducing sustainable technologies for manufacturing, transportation, energy production and construction. GIS was the first in the world to offer a Ph.D. program in sustainability.

The facility contains integration test beds and eight support laboratories. Computing and collaborative spaces were also constructed to support research programs, such as eco–IT, sustainable products and production systems, sustainable energy, sustainable mobility and build system sustainability.

This project achieved multiple awards, including the 2013 Build NY Award, the DBIA National Award of Excellence for Education and the DBIA Award of Excellence in Design.

RIT Golisano Institute for Substainability

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Aerial exterior of building on the RIT campus.

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Stairway from the main floor to the second floor.

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Location
Rochester, NY

Owner
Rochester Institute of Technology

Architects
SWBR Architects & Engineers, P.C.
FXFOWLE

LeChase’s Role
Design-Builder

LeChase Office
Rochester, NY

Schedule
21 months

LEED^® Certification
LEED Platinum Certified

Awards & Recognition

Design Build Institute of America (DBIA)
Design-Build/Team Awards
– 2014 Excellence in Design
– 2014 National Award of Excellence
in Education
– 2014 National Award of Merit
in Education

Associated General Contractors (AGC) of New York State
Jeffrey J. Zogg Build New York Award | 2013 Recipient

Engineering News-Record (ENR)
New York State Best Project Award | 2013 Best Project | Green Project Category

About LeChase Construction Services, LLC

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