"The significant problems we face," Einstein once observed, "cannot be solved at the same level of thinking we were at when we created them." That philosophy is at the root of MIT's present building initiative. The Institute recognizes that, as one of the world's preeminent problem solvers, it must perpetually reinvent itself.
The architectural metamorphosis now under way at MIT will add nearly one million state-of-the-art square feet to the 154-acre campus and will rejuvenate many existing facilities. The proposed architecture of the new laboratories and residence halls will "reinforce the vital, forward-thinking spirit of the community it serves."
• Graduate Studies in Building Technology Areas of current research include: Building Control and Diagnostics; Building Energy Studies; Building Materials, Computer Graphics for Physical Performance; Indoor Air Quality, Building Ventilation, and Building Environment Modeling; and Sustainable Building Design
• Green Building Task Force (GBTF) The GBTF formally played an active role in pushing environmental programs on campus. MIT still have a project review board that ensures building designs adhere to the schools environmental standards.
• Environmental Goals for MIT e.g. MIT has determined that new projects (including, renovations and new construction) and programs will be designed to meet or exceed the "LEED Silver Plus" standard. This involves being at least 20% more energy efficient than required by Massachusetts energy code and will eventually include more MIT specific values.
• LEED Certification: MIT is currently pursuing certification under LEED for four new campus construction projects as part of its commitment to environmentally better buildings. Stata Center, Simmons Hall, Brain Cognitive Sciences and Sidney-Pacific adhere to MIT's LEED Silver Plus Requirement
