The Pardee School of Global Studies Mass Timber design resulted in an 87% reduction in carbon emissions totaling  over 1.2 million Kg. of savings when compared to its equivalent steel and concrete structure. 

Building on the carbon savings from the Mass Timber structure, the monolith massing reduces the amount of material resources required to enclose the program while limiting the surface area for energy loss to the exterior environment. The exterior envelope is a triple glazed curtain wall system with solar screened IGU units that mitigate heat lose and solar gain while allowing natural light to all interior spaces.