Princeton University

An AEI Project In Design.

Princeton University’s (Princeton) mission of “nurturing a strong sense of community that invites high levels of engagement” will be achieved by co-locating Environmental Studies (ES) and the School of Engineering and Applied Science (SEAS) along a singular site on a primary campus circulation corridor comprising nearly 670,000-square-feet across four interconnecting buildings. The buildings are connected underground and through the main University Commons building, enhancing community connection and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Advancing Princeton's sustainability goals, the new academic community supports groundbreaking research on climate change, biodiversity, environmental policies, and conservation. In addition, the project itself boasts sustainable features and is seeking LEED Gold certification.

Sustainable features include:

• Campus geo-exchange heating and cooling system
• Energy-efficient HVAC systems and controls
• Active chilled beams
• Demand control ventilation
• Run-around sensible energy recovery
• Operable windows in non-laboratory spaces
• Rainwater harvesting and water reuse system
• Green roof
• High-performance façade

Conducting state-of-the-art research benefiting humanity, the academic hub will feature new teaching, research, lab, and collaboration spaces for biological engineering, human policy, and technology.

Anticipated ES and SEAS research topics include:

• Carbon sequestration
• Climate change
• Energy efficiency
• New material production processes
• Pharmaceuticals and vaccines

AEI is providing mechanical, electrical, piping/plumbing, fire protection, and instrumentation and controls engineering design for this ES and SEAS neighborhood.

*Rendering courtesy of Ennead Architects LLP