The new Vagelos Innovation The new Vagelos Innovation Laboratories at the Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons align with Columbia University's Sustainability Plan, which targets net-zero emissions through responsible design and construction by 2050. To fulfill this commitment, the Vagelos Innovation Labs team engaged in an integrated design process and developed a strategic framework during pre-design. Balancing the need to expand research facilities with rigorous sustainability standards, this initiative led to New York City's first all-electric lab, paving the way for campus-wide decarbonization. Join us for this session to learn why this facility represents a breakthrough in eliminating on-site fossil fuels.
Learning Objectives
- Explore how to use your next project to kickstart your campus decarbonization plan.
- Learn how to establish a road map pre-design to maximize decarbonization.
- Find out how to develop and fulfill criteria for an all-electric building.
- Discover what it takes to embody the sustainability mission into a building's design.