Applied Research and Development Building, Tucson, Arizona

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Applied Research and Development Building
Designer Burns Wald-Hopkins Architects, Tucson, Arizona, USA
Location Tuscon, Arizona, USA
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Builder Kitchell Contractors, Inc.
Green Certification LEED Platinum Certified
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Client Northern Arizona University
Cost $26 million
Area 59,821-square-feet
Stories 3
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  • U.S. Green Building Council LEED Level: Platinum


The Applied Research and Development Building is located on the Northern Arizona University (NAU) campus in Flagstaff, Arizona - it is not located in Tucson, Arizona.


Northern Arizona University assembled a world-class design and construction team for this project, which earned 60 points toward LEED-NC v2.1 Platinum certification. This is the highest LEED-NC point total ever awarded for a laboratory building.

By that measure, the NAU ARD Facility is arguably the most sustainable laboratory building in the world. This signature 59,821 GSF building was designed to house interdisciplinary groups involved in research and application of sustainable science and technology.

The building makes extensive use of daylighting, heat recovery, solar thermal technology, photovoltaics, under-floor air distribution and an adaptive comfort design approach to reduce projected energy cost by 88% as compared to the ASHRAE 90.1-1999 baseline. NAU also implemented enhanced commissioning in order to ensure maximum operational efficiency.

The project team implemented an integrated materials strategy that included the extensive use of HVFA (High-Volume Fly Ash) concrete and pervious concrete. These material applications helped the team to earn LEED points related to innovative use of recycled content, regionally manufactured materials, stormwater management, and reduced carbon footprint.

Several key sustainability features and results for the ARD Facility include:

  • 91% diversion of construction waste from the local landfill
  • 69% savings of potable water for domestic uses
  • 100% savings of potable water for irrigation
  • Recycled material constitutes 32% of the total value of building materials
  • 68% of the building materials were regionally manufactured and 53% were regionally harvested (by cost)
  • 76% of all wood-based building materials used in the project were certified by the Forest Stewardship Council
  • A 160 kW single-axis tracking photovoltaic (PV) system was donated by Arizona Public Service Company to generates 20% of the required electricity
  • Automated shade controls, ventilation, and enthalpy wheels are used to regulate temperature in the large "main street" space and throughout the building

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