Genzyme's Biologics Support Center Attains LEED Gold

Genzyme Corporation's $85 million Biologics Support Center has attained LEED Gold sustainable design certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. Located in Framingham, Mass., the six-story, 186,000-sf facility provides laboratories, technical support, offices, conference rooms, manufacturing, R&D space, and a data center. The project was designed by ARC/Architectural Resources Cambridge and was completed in July of 2011. Of a total possible 69 points, the Biologics Support Center received 44 points for meeting rigorous benchmarks in six core areas: sustainable sites, water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, materials and resources, indoor environmental quality, and innovation and design process. Improvements at the building reduced energy costs by 27.7 percent and water use by 43.4 percent.