Project
Center for Media Arts, Computing, and Design
Education: Higher Ed
Worcester, MA | 2023
- 70K GSF
- 1 Professional
About
The Center for Media Arts, Computing, and Design redefines interdisciplinary collaboration, blending game design, computing, and arts in an inspiring contemporary environment. The building was an important initiative for Clark University, which was looking to build momentum after their acquisition of the Becker School of Design & Technology, one of the leading video game design schools in the country.
Envisioned as a hub for interdisciplinary learning and research, the building unites the Becker School with the departments of Computer Science and Visual and Performing Arts to create an environment focused on immersive technology.
Project Owner
Clark University
Is the project Net Zero Energy or Net Zero Energy Ready?
Net Zero Ready
Project Size in GSF
70K
Category of height
Mid-Rise
How is the building all-electric for heating?
Ground-source Heat Pump
Is the service hot water all-electric?
Yes
What is the primary system type for domestic hot water?
Ground-source heat pump
On-site renewable energy
0%
Is the owner purchasing off-site renewable energy to offset all electricity consumption?
No
The construction cost difference from "conventional" to being net zero "ready" (including incentives) for this building is
We didn't calculate the cost premium
Certifications related to Energy / Carbon
LEED
Site EUI Energy Use Intensity is the amount of energy a project uses per square foot over the course of a year. Site EUI = Annual Energy Use (kBtus) / Building(s) Area (ft²) / One Year (yr)
44.2 kBtu/sf/year
Net Site EUI
44.2 kBtu/sf/year
The EUI is
Modeled
Carbon Emissions Intensity (CEI)
2.97kg/CO2e/sf
What is the climate zone for this project?
5A Cool Humid
