Final Project: Gallatin Renovation

Today, as the Gallatin school celebrates its 35th anniversary of providing a uniquely progressive, interdisciplinary education, another landmark is about to occur: its space will soon reflect the growth, innovation, and flexibility that have defined the program and given it nationwide recognition. To be completed in the Spring of 2008, Gallatin’s home has undergone a $27 million renovation and redesign project that will finally create a physical identity that serves and is consistent with the School’s academic mission to offer a student-centered, individualized education. By the completion of this major project, which has been entirely funded by the support of alumni, parents, and friends, Gallatin will have virtually doubled its size.
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Because the Gallatin School has a commitment, as a responsible member of the global community, to environmental sustainability, The Gallatin building will be the first renovation project at NYU to seek LEED certification. LEED is the U.S. Green Buildings Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Green Building Rating System™. This is the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction, and operation of high performance green buildings.

Several green elements will be included in the new designs: The school’s HVAC (Heating Ventilation and Cooling) system will be highly efficient. The entire site will contain energy-efficient appliances and lighting. Offices, classrooms, and lounges will be equipped with Greenline furniture that is made from renewable or recycled materials. There is a strong likelihood that Gallatin can reduce its water use by 20 percent. During the demolition and construction project, all debris will be sorted and taken to recycling centers—something that has not yet been done in any other renovation project at NYU.

Below are the floor plans for the new Gallatin building.