Illuminating this nine-story “vertical campus” containing classrooms, offices, and laboratories for the prestigious Cooper Union was a rewarding challenge. During the day, the metal scrim softly reflects the daylight, while at night, architectural components read through as glowing elements. The shape-defining exterior metal skin also integrates thermal and daylighting functions; the design team took full advantage of this to balance daylight with electric light in the working spaces. Luminaires integrated with a control system automatically adjusts based on the amount of available daylight which serves as an integral source of illumination.
Architectural Lighting
Daylighting
Lighting Controls
Sustainable Design
Higher Education
Background
LEED Platinum Certified
175,000 sq.ft. | 16,260 sq.m.
$120 M
Design Team
Morphosis
Awards
International Association of Lighting Designers Award of Excellence
Illuminating Engineering Society Award of Excellence
American Institute of Architects Honor Award
Photographer
Eduard Hueber / Iwan Baan
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