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St. John’s University Dedicates New Health Sciences Center

  • By Matt Jones
  • 09/19/24

St. John’s University in New York, N.Y., recently held a dedication ceremony for the new St. Vincent Health Sciences Center, according to a news release. The fully-energy efficient, sustainable, and all-electric facility will serve as an academic building for the university’s healthcare students.

Amenities will include classrooms, laboratory space, and patient simulation spaces designed to provide immersive and real-world training. The university partnered with CannonDesign for the project’s design and Shawmut Design and Construction for its construction.

According to the news release, “[T]he construction of the St. Vincent Health Sciences Center involved the use of 1,137 columns and beams and 875 tons of steel. With a dedication to sustainability, the building is heated and cooled by a geothermal field of 66 wells drilled nearly 500 feet deep – only the second campus-based geothermal field in New York City. Solar panels on the roof and high-performance windows contribute to the building’s energy efficiency, helping it achieve its goal of LEED Silver certification and marking a significant milestone in St. John’s enduring commitment to fostering service, innovation, and academic excellence.”

Construction began in 2022. The $106-million facility covers 70,000 square feet.

About the Author

Matt Jones is senior editor of Spaces4Learning. He can be reached at [email protected].

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