The Broadview at Vanderbilt

Designed as a high performance addition to Vanderbilt University’s campus, The Broadview reflects a commitment to environmental responsibility, occupant comfort, and long term campus goals. It exemplifies a sustainable Public-Private-Partnership (P3) that enhances the student experience while aligning with Vanderbilt’s ambitious FutureVU framework.

Using an integrated, performance driven approach, Atelier Ten helped embed environmental goals into the architecture and building systems, positioning the project to achieve LEED Gold. Aligned with the FutureVU framework — developed by Atelier Ten — the project is designed to meet and exceed Vanderbilt University’s baseline sustainability standards for energy efficiency, water conservation, stormwater reuse, heat island mitigation, indoor occupant comfort, material transparency, and construction waste diversion.

The project integrates a high-performance envelope, locally sourced materials, rainwater harvesting techniques, and site photovoltaic generation to lower operational energy use. Atelier Ten’s energy analysis and recommendations resulted in an EUI of 35 kBtu/ft2, 31% below the baseline. Onsite photovoltaics reduce utility costs by $75/month and increase affordability for students.

Optimizing the facade and massing for thermal and visual comfort was a key project target. Atelier Ten’s daylight analysis informed the facade design and high-performance glazing specifications.