Dartmouth College Engineering and Computer Science Center wins AIA NH Design Award
This new 160,000 SF academic interdisciplinary research facility for cutting
edge engineering and computer science research at Dartmouth College. The
program includes teaching in biotech, energy technologies, cyber-security,
and other areas of critical fields of research, along with a central atrium with
collaboration spaces that overlook the lab spaces.
AHA provided LEED Energy Modeling, LEED Administration, and Measurement
& Verification services. AHA guided the project to achieve a LEED
Platinum certification rating from the USGBC. Through encouraging the
implementation of on-site renewable energy, achieving all innovation
credits, and optimizing refrigerants, construction materials, and indoor
environmental quality. The project originally targeted a Gold certification.