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Photo: The Tozzer Anthropology Library (renovation), Kennedy Violich Architecture (renovation), Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States.

Photographer: Meral Ekincioglu Ph.D.

The list of all my published photographs (by SAH Archipedia - 887 photo.- and SAHARA - 1272 photo.- will be available on my page very soon:

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As SAHARA, Associate Editor, my current goal is to develop its scope and content by considering recent urgent problems in architecture, such as architectural design as a response to climate change, efficient energy usage, public health, etc. For instance, see for my published SAHARA description on The Tozzer Anthropology Library (renovation) with my photographs:

"The Tozzer Library is Harvard University’s leading resource for comprehensive anthropology and archaeology collections. Its original building was designed by Johnson and Hodvelt in 1974 and renovated by Kennedy & Violich Architecture, Ltd. in 2012-2014. This renovation project has achieved LEED Gold. For its façade, a custom-engineered four-side silicone-glazed window wall system, including insulating laminated glass and low-emissivity (low-e) coatings have been developed. Its interior space program includes a central light well atrium in birch wood, smart classrooms, a renewed anthropology library and faculty offices, library offices, special collections area, reading rooms, library stacks and library support services.

For sustainability goals of the renovation, the project team has utilized the Harvard University Green Building Standards. These goals include reduction of energy consumption, stormwater management, enhancement of occupant comfort by reducing solar heat gain and glare, occupant-operated windows to support natural ventilation and energy-saving ventilation system. Its twisted roof volume has been designed to capture daylight for the interior atrium and a skylight brings daylight into this interior space through the upper levels. In addition, the curtain wall and window systems’ extruded aluminum frames contain recycled content. High-performance architectural finishes also reduce maintenance needs.

Renovation team includes Lemessurier Consultants (Structural Engineer), Buro Happold Consulting Engineers, PC (MEP & Envelope) and Tillotson Design Associates (Lighting Designer).

This renovated architectural building was awarded by the Boston Society of Architects in 2016. (Honor Award for Design Excellence)."

https://www.jstor.org/stable/community.38240696, last accessed on November 22, 2024.