MARK JEFFERSON SCIENCE BUILDING
Ypsilanti, Michigan, United States
RETROFIT
ORIGINAL
2010
Education + Research
5
Re-Clad
  • Concrete Wall
  • Steel
  • Highly-Glazed curtainwall ( > 50% glass)
  • LEED Silver
  • Operational energy performance

OTHER SYSTEMS INCLUDED IN THE RETROFIT
  • HVAC and/or mechanical systems

EXTENT OF THE FACADE INTERVENTION

DESCRIPTION
The Mark Jefferson Science Complex is an educational building in Eastern Michigan University. It hosts the departments of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Psychology. The original building dates from 1969 and underwent a renovation in 2009, which included response of the facade to orientation. High-efficiency glazing system uses tinted frit glass and a series of stainless steel mesh sunshades to reduce energy use and provide ample daylighting in the western facade. The intervention included the addition of more than 30 science labs in the building.
OWNER
Eastern Michigan University


DEVELOPER


DESIGN ARCHITECT
Einhorn, Yaffee, Prescott, P.C., Albany, NY


EXECUTIVE ARCHITECT


ENGINEER


CONSTRUCTION MANAGER


GENERAL CONTRACTOR


FACADE CONSULTANT


FACADE CONTRACTOR


OTHER CONSULTANT/CONTRIBUTOR
1969
Education + Research
5
183,000 ft217,001 m2


ORIGINAL FACADE DESIGN


DESCRIPTION
The Mark Jefferson Science Complex is an educational building in Eastern Michigan University. It hosts the departments of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, and Psychology. The original building dates from 1969 and underwent a renovation in 2009, which included response of the facade to orientation. High-efficiency glazing system uses tinted frit glass and a series of stainless steel mesh sunshades to reduce energy use and provide ample daylighting in the western facade. The intervention included the addition of more than 30 science labs in the building.