Weill Cornell Medical College New York City Belfer Research Building
LEED Certified Gold
The Belfer Research Building is only the second laboratory building in New York City to receive a LEED Gold rating, earning points in every section of the LEED checklist, including excellent energy performance, design innovation and other sustainable practices.
Total Score: 43 out of 69 possible points.
LEED Certification Report: Weill Cornell Medical College New York City Belfer Research Building
How is Green Measured?
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Possible Points |
14 | 5 | 17 | 13 | 15 | 5 | |
Earned Points |
9 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 12 | 5 |
Project Highlights
It consumes 18 percent less energy than a minimally code-compliant structure by employing energy-saving mechanical systems, including a high-efficiency HVAC system, energy conserving heat exchangers, and daylight-responsive lighting controls. A double layer glass curtain wall is designed so that the outer fritted glass wall reflects the sun's heat and shades the inner high-efficiency glass, greatly reducing the heat load on the building's air conditioning system.
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