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The Africa Center (Museum for African Art)

Targeting LEED for Commercial Interiors Silver Certification

  • Building Type: Cultural Museum
  • Building Size: 95,000 Square Feet
  • Location: New York, NY
  • Owner: Museum for African Art
  • Architect: Caples Jefferson Architects
  • MEP Engineer: Edwards & Zuck

Selected Sustainability Features:

  1. Indoor air quality monitoring system
  2. Daylight responsive lighting controls
  3. Extensive use of rapidly renewable materials
  4. Low flow plumbing fixtures throughout
  5. Low-emitting adhesives, sealants, paints, coatings and carpet
  6. Extensive use of recycled and regionally sourced materials
  7. Comprehensive green cleaning plan