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Construction of the University of Rhode Island's Ocean Robotics Lab is underway, with the freshwater testing tank as the first component—its concrete shell (30’ long, 20’ wide and 15’ deep) has just been poured.?The testing tank will be located within a high bay staging area in the new, 30,000-square-foot building that will serve as an innovation and collaboration hub for ocean exploration and research. ?Once completed, the lab will be used for testing underwater robotic devices prior to their deployment on URI’s new research vessel, Narragansett Dawn. While the ocean covers nearly 70% of Earth’s surface, only 26% of the seafloor has been explored. ?We’re excited to see the new discoveries and research that will emerge from the latest advances in robotic technology, with URI’s new lab leading the way! #ellenzweig #architecture #architecturedesign #robotics #oceanography

We just released the AIA 2030 By the Numbers (RY23) report! The Report highlights increases in both net-zero energy projects and projects with renewable energy; major improvements in embodied carbon reporting; and two new firm case studies, showing that firm culture is key to improving design outcomes. The 2023 data shows: - 430 predicted net zero projects, a 24% increase from last year - 490 firms reporting over 24,000 projects, totaling 3.9 billion square feet - 154 firms reporting 7,000 projects with embodied carbon data I am proud to serve on the AIA 2030 Commitment Working Group. If you have any questions about the 2030 By the Numbers report, the 2030 commitment itself, or our working group, just ask.?-Jacob https://lnkd.in/eNx_JDBj

We’re thrilled to announce that three exceptionally talented students from the Boston Architectural College, under the guidance of Ellenzweig’s Associate Principal Jacob Werner and Tyler Hinckley, won the 2024 AIA COTE Top Ten for Students competition! A huge congratulations to Betty Chen, Rohith Reddy Dumpala, and Lexi Winston for their outstanding project: "Fire Station Park: An Elevated Experience." Their design stood out among more than 1,400 submissions from 85 schools. We’re incredibly proud of these future design leaders and can’t wait to see their continued success in the field. Congratulations to Betty, Rohith, and Lexi!

When Yale University decided to relocate its neuroscience and psychology disciplines into new facilities at 100 College Street, the University enlisted Ellenzweig to help unify various departments that had been scattered across its campus into a single, cohesive environment conducive to interdisciplinary collaboration. Our mission was to enhance both physical and intellectual connections. The result was the renovation of over 140,000 square feet of existing office space into cutting-edge research labs, offices, and collaboration spaces. In partnership with Vanderweil Engineers, we designed interconnected labs that are efficient, flexible, and adhere to the highest sustainability standards. The building now accommodates departments from the School of Medicine along with the Wu Tsai Institute, a University initiative established in 2021 to further research into human cognition. With the recent dedication of 100 College Street, Yale has further strengthened its position as a leader in the bioscience sector. Yale University?Vanderweil Engineers?Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute #ellenzweig #architecture?#architecturedesign?#sustainability

Ellenzweig’s James Blount, AIA, LEED AP is an invited speaker at this year’s Future Labs Live in Basel, Switzerland, June 26-27, 2024, a leading global event for lab innovation and technology that brings together people from around the world in #science, #biotech, and #pharma. In his session, “Future research lab environments,” Jim will discuss the emerging lab technologies and infrastructure that address the demand for highly flexible and adaptable lab environments in order to support today’s scientific and engineering research.?For complete conference details: https://lnkd.in/gHvk3Be #FutureLabsLive #Innovation #IndustryLeadership #collaboration #FutureOfIndustry #ellenzweig

Ellenzweig is proud to support this year’s New England Women’s Leadership Awards given by the Boys & Girls Clubs of Dorchester. Congratulations to members of NEWLA event committee, who included Ellenzweig’s Kara Dunne and Gesse Faber, and the BGCD members and staff for an inspiring evening that supports the work of the Clubs. This year’s awards celebrated three incredible women--Cara Belvin, Founder and CEO of Empower; Allison Feaster, VP of Team Operations of the Boston Celtics; and Huong Vu, Family Engagement Specialist of BGCD--each recognized for their significant contributions as role models for the next generation of women leaders. ?? Attending from Ellenzweig, left to right: Neil Cahalane, Gesse Faber, Kara Dunne, Tracy Dunne, Wendy Morita, Jacob Werner, Gregory Berndt, AIA NCARB #NEWLA #WeAreDorchester #womenleaders #leaderhip #ellenzweig

Have you voted yet? Ellenzweig's entry, the highly energy efficient and low embodied carbon new STEM building for Massachusetts Maritime Academy, is 100% electric and boasts a low pEUI of 48-55 kBTU/sf/yr! Voting ends May 20 at 5 pm.

Inspiring work by these Boston Architectural College students who just completed their Architecture 4 studio projects that focused on how architects can be part of the climate crisis solution! Congratulations to the students and Ellenzweig's Jacob Werner who taught the design studio.

More great tools from I2SL: International Institute for Sustainable Laboratories to help manage and achieve your lab building's energy goals.