The University of Pennsylvania has announced the completion of Amy Gutmann Hall, a six-story, 116,000-square-foot facility for data science and artificial intelligence programs. Designed by Lake|Flato Architects in collaboration with KSS Architects, and rising 88 feet, the building is the tallest mass timber academic structure on the East Coast. Image credit: Jeffrey TotaroImage credit: Jeffrey TotaroNamed in honor of the university’s longest-serving president, the building was designed as a hub for cross-disciplinary collaboration in emerging technological fields. The design approach sought to reflect a dual commitment to innovation and sustainability, incorporating biophilic design principles and advanced building systems. Image credit: Jeffrey TotaroImage credit: Jeffrey TotaroThe scheme is constructed through a mass timber structural system, which contributes to a significant reduction in the building’s embodied carbon: 52% less than a concrete structure and 41% less than a stee... #tallest #mass #timber #academic #building