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    The ASU Polytechnic academic complex was designed with a target of LEED Silver certification, although Gold certification may be achieved.
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    The buildings of the new academic complex form a series of sheltered courtyards.
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    Bounded by walkways to the north and south, the primarily east-west-oriented academic complex overlooks planted swales.
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    A large steel tower marks the entrance to each of the three major buildings that constitute the academic complex. A panel of Teflon-coated white fabric distinguishes the Santan Hall tower.
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    ASU Polytechnic academic complex ground-floor plan drawing.
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    ASU Polytechnic academic complex second-floor plan drawing.
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    ASU Polytechnic academic complex third-floor plan drawing.
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    The smaller Picacho Hall, part of the new academic complex, includes a 150-seat lecture hall.
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    An upper-floor laboratory classroom.
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    Peralta Hall (left) and Picacho Hall (right).
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    Project Credits

    Client: Arizona State University
    Design Architect: Lake/Flato Architects
    Architect of Record: RSP Architects
    Construction Managers at Risk: DPR Construction Inc.
    Engineers: Paragon Structural Design; Wood/Patel; Energy Systems Design
    Landscape Architecture: Ten Eyck Landscape Architects
    LEED Consultant: Green Ideas
    Subcontractors: Bel-Aire Mechanical; Desierto Verde; Grindel Fire Protection; Hardrock Concrete Placement; S. Diamond Steel; Schuff Steel; Walters & Wolf; Kovach Inc.; Wilson Electrical Services

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