Destined to be a new urban landmark, PedX, the pedestrian bridge that links Northeastern University’s new science and engineering precinct to the main campus was featured in this month’s issue of Modern Steel. “Bridging the Gap between Designer and Builder” captures the complexity of the design process and coordination required at every scale, from urban city block to bolt. The article also highlights how every trade and team innovatively approached an intricate knot of challenges to realize the design vision for the bridge. Walking it is a moving architectural experience.
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Northeastern EXP features an organic pinwheel design, shaping research and classroom neighborhoods with shared community spaces radiating from the core to define each area. The building façade was tuned to achieve a 78% reduction in peak solar heat gain and a 62% reduction in cumulative solar radiation leading to energy use reductions and reduced mechanical system sizing. The use of stainless steel further leads to an embodied carbon reduction of almost one million tons when compared to aluminum while the natural stainless surface reflects light in a natural and warm tone giving the building an inherent energy.
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