Southeast Community College Academic Excellence Center

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Across its 51,700 square feet, the\ncenter supports a wide range of STEM disciplines, from physics and health\nsciences to music and fine arts. Its construction sets a new bar for campus\ndevelopment and highlights critical programming through its cutting-edge\nlearning environments, offices, and public space. "]]],[1,"blockquote",[[0,[],0,"\u201cThe center is a simple, elegant solution that remains sensitive to its context. It allows students to engage with their peers, a critical consideration for any commuter college.\u201d - Jury comment"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Envisioned by the team and college leaders as a machine for learning,\nthe new center\u2019s orientation, form, and fenestration optimize daylight in all\nlearning spaces. Its primary classrooms leverage indirect daylight from\nadjacent open collaboration and circulation. The balance of direct and indirect\ndaylight is further distributed along a primary circulation spine to create a dynamic\nexperience that supports impromptu social connectivity. The team\u2019s strategies\noffset most artificial lighting needs while simultaneously enhancing the\nlearning experience and bolstering connections to the surrounding community. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"Though the college did not articulate specific energy conservation\ngoals, the team employed a purposeful approach to sustainability that nurtures\nuser well-being and comfort while ensuring the facility\u2019s longevity and a\nreturn on investment that correlates to the college\u2019s overarching business\nplan. It meets the Architecture 2030 Challenge through a 70% energy reduction\nand a photovoltaic-ready infrastructure that will help move the college to a net\nzero master plan. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"A vital gateway to the campus, the center is both a destination and\nlandmark for the college community. It is an aesthetically contemporary\nsolution that responds to both program and considerations while still\ncelebrating the unpretentious rural vernacular of Nebraska. "]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n"]]]]},"title":"Project Highlights"},{"body":{"version":"0.3.0","atoms":[],"cards":[],"markups":[["a",["href","https:\/\/www.aia.org\/resources\/6077668-framework-for-design-excellence","target","_new"]],["strong"],["em"]],"sections":[[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"AIA Framework for Design Excellence"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[],0,"The "],[0,[0],1,"AIA Framework for Design Excellence"],[0,[],0," represents the defining principles of good design in the 21st century. Comprised of 10 principles and accompanied by searching questions, the Framework seeks to inform progress toward a zero-carbon, equitable, resilient, and healthy built environment."]]],[1,"h2",[[0,[],0,"Design for Integration"]]],[1,"p",[[0,[1],1,"Was there a design charrette? 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