At Suffolk, we’re committed to the holistic integration of sustainable practices within the built environment. Our goal is to partner with our clients, trade partners and others to reimagine the entire building lifecycle and ensure sustainability is incorporated at every stage: from planning, design, and material selection to building operation and energy efficiency after completion. Achieving this ambitious goal requires an all-hands-on-deck approach, consisting of a highly integrative planning and execution process across the entire spectrum of project stakeholders. We see significant opportunity to go beyond simply improving the efficiency and impact of building methods and operations. We want to adapt, innovate, and disrupt the status quo of what is expected throughout the entire building process. In design, sustainability, and programming, the Boston University Center for Computing & Data Sciences marks the future of construction in higher education. The 19-story, 350,000-square-foot structure is the largest fossil-fuel-free building in Boston, achieved LEED Platinum certification, and incorporates several innovative approaches in design and construction to minimize its environmental impact.