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

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