The University Center of the New School, which opened in early 2014, includes a variety of energy-saving features. Only 35% of the exterior is glass in order to decrease solar heat gain while still letting in natural light. The building is designed to achieve 31 percent energy savings over a code-compliant school. Photo 1 of 6 in Innovative Academic Spaces by SOM by Allie Weiss

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The University Center of the New School, which opened in early 2014, includes a variety of energy-saving features. Only 35% of the exterior is glass in order to decrease solar heat gain while still letting in natural light. The building is designed to achieve 31 percent energy savings over a code-compliant school.