Educational
University of Texas Energy Engineering Building
Gary L. Thomas Energy Engineering Building
210 E 24th St, Austin, TX 78712
State-of-the-art educational facility with sustainable glazing solutions and advanced curtain wall technology.
Project Scope
Educational facility glazing with sustainable performance features
Project Highlights
- Gary L. Thomas Energy Engineering Building (GLT)
- 184,000 square feet on 8 floors
- LEED Platinum certification
- Houses petroleum, chemical, and mechanical engineering
- State-of-the-art showcase lab with glazing displays
- Floor-to-ceiling windows in lounge and lecture hall
- Multidisciplinary energy research hub
- Opened in 2022, designed by Ennead Architects
Glazing Systems & Technology
Systems
- • Advanced curtain wall systems
- • Floor-to-ceiling windows
- • Showcase lab glazing
Performance
- • LEED Platinum compliance
- • Daylighting optimization
- • Energy efficiency
Special Features
- • Showcase lab with display glazing
- • High-temperature lab glazing
- • Research visibility features
Project Challenges
LEED Platinum energy performance requirements
Research facility specialized glazing needs
Showcase lab visibility requirements
High-temperature lab glazing specifications
University construction standards
Multi-departmental coordination
Project Information
Architect:
Ennead Architects
Floors:
8
Height:
8 floors
Certification:
LEED Platinum
Technical Specifications
Building Size:
184,000 GSF, 8 floors
Sustainability:
LEED Platinum
Architect:
Ennead Architects
Completion:
2022
Glazing Features:
High-performance educational systems
Special Spaces:
Showcase labs with display glazing
Academic Focus:
Energy engineering research and education