On October 3rd, the MG-designed Engineering & Science Building at the University of Connecticut was recognized with a 2019 CT Green Building Council Institutional Award of Merit. The LEED Silver certified project has transformed the experience for UConn’s Engineering students by providing a state-of-the-art home for some of the University’s most rapidly growing research fields. The design incorporates a number of sustainability features including a high-performance envelope and vegetated roofs that minimize the “heat island” effect while absorbing stormwater.