Genzyme's New Science Center Earns Gold LEED Rating
Genzyme Corp. recently marked the grand opening of its new Science Center. The new facility received a Gold certification under the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED.
Genzyme Corp. recently marked the grand opening of its new
The company also announced that the
The
The building's green features include a sophisticated heating and cooling system, high-efficiency fume hoods for researchers, and low-flow water fixtures. The extensive use of glass reduces electricity needs and contributes to a pleasant working environment by allowing a large amount of natural light inside. It is estimated that the
The architect for the project was ARC/Architectural Resources Cambridge Inc., the engineer was Bard, Rao & Athanas Consulting Engineers Inc. and the contractor was The Science Center is one component of an ongoing global expansion of the company's R&D and manufacturing infrastructure.
Source: Genzyme Corporation