Synthesis was the lead design consultant for the
construction of the new $20 million Regional Headquarters for the New York
State Department of Transportation in downtown Schenectady. Synthesis worked
with the NYS Office of General Servies (OGS) team leaders and Turner Construction
Company to develop a state-of-the-art design solution that is also an important
part of the city fabric. The 125,000-square-feet, four-story office building
is a U.S. Green Building Council L.E.E.D. Certified Silver level “Green
Building.” The design cuts utility and water usage, improves indoor
air quality, and uses locally produced construction materials.
The Department of Transportation building won the
2003 Award for Outstanding Appearance from The Chamber of Schenectady County.
It is certified as a 2003 USGBC L.E.E.D. Silver level “Green Building.”