Herbert Wertheim Laboratory for Engineering Excellence University of Florida,
Sustainability Consulting Role:
Gunnar Hubbard provided principal oversight for the comprehensive climate analysis and sustainable design consulting for advanced academic research laboratory that included specialized studies for daylighting optimization, energy modeling, and water system design in Florida's subtropical climate. Provided guidance for the LEED certification process. (Work performed while employed at Thornton Tomasetti)
Climate-Positive Solutions Delivered:
Climate-responsive design strategies addressing subtropical humidity control and hurricane resilience
Integrated daylighting analysis balancing research facility requirements with energy performance
Energy modeling studies optimizing mechanical systems for laboratory and office environments
Sustainable water management systems aligned with regional conservation objectives
Performance Outcomes:
84,000 square feet of specialized interdisciplinary research laboratory space
High-performance materials selection for laboratory durability and sustainability
Model for sustainable academic research facilities in subtropical climate
Pictures courtesy of Grimshaw
The University of Florida Herbert Wertheim Laboratory for Engineering Excellence by Grimshaw represents an 84,000-square-foot, five-story academic research laboratory facility in Gainesville, Florida, designed to advance interdisciplinary engineering research capabilities while addressing the environmental challenges of subtropical laboratory design and high-performance research requirements.
