Retrofitting Innovation: CASE and the Future of Sustainable Systems in 20th Century Infrastructure
The exterior is modest brick and concrete, but inside, Greene is a hive of pin-up walls, model shops, and computing labs. greene building rpi
How the physical environment of the Greene Building influences the education of its students. Key Data Points: Retrofitting Innovation: CASE and the Future of Sustainable
Whether you are a prospective student looking up at the tower for the first time, or an alum remembering a difficult exam passed in Room 305, the Greene Building represents the bedrock of RPI. It is not just a building; it is a statement that Rensselaer is here to stay. It is not just a building; it is
Constructed from grey ashlar granite, the building was an immediate landmark. Its placement was strategic: it sits at the terminus of the famous "Approach," the massive granite staircase that connects the campus to the city of Troy below. For decades, arriving at RPI meant climbing the Approach and being greeted by the imposing façade of Greene.