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
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1969
Education + Research
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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.