Arup provided integrated strategies for Northeastern University's new Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Complex (ISEC). This LEED Gold certified, 234,000-ft2 The facility includes a variety of laboratories and other research support spaces intended to foster collaboration and innovation in the fields of computer science, basic sciences, health sciences and engineering.
In addition to helping Northeastern raise its profile in the scientific community and attract new talent, the project provides a pedestrian bridge—an important new hub connection between the main campus, ISEC, and the communities of Fenway and Roxbury.
Arup worked with Payette on both the new building and footbridge, providing services including structural, geotechnical, MEP/FP engineering, facade and lighting design consultancy.
ISEC is the centerpiece of a new campus district led by University President Joseph Aoun.
Our involvement in the ISEC project began in 2013 when we were selected by Payette and Northeastern to provide a range of services for the new complex, including mechanical, electrical and plumbing engineering, energy modeling, facade consulting, sustainability consulting and lighting design. It was important to the client that ISEC embodies Northeastern's commitment to sustainability. Arup and Payette worked closely throughout the design process to deliver an impressive and highly energy efficient building to a tight schedule.
