The 345,000-square-foot hub for digital innovation on George Mason University’s Mason Square campus in Arlington, Virginia is the University’s first LEED Platinum building.
Developed by Edgemoor Infrastructure & Real Estate in partnership with George Mason University, Fuse at Mason Square is a future-ready building that incorporates sustainable features aimed at maximizing occupant comfort and well-being while minimizing its environmental impact. With green approaches implemented across design, construction, and long-term operations, Fuse represents a significant investment in sustainability from the public and private sector.
Fuse’s sustainability highlights include:
- – Net-zero energy operations supported by building photovoltaic envelope and purchased renewable energy credits
- – 39.1% reduction in annual energy use through high-performance envelope and all-electric systems
- – 10% reduction in embodied carbon through optimized structural materials
- – More than 3,500 tons of construction debris diverted from landfill
- – 40% reduction in indoor potable water use
- – 100% irrigation supplied through HVAC condensate recovery
- – 25,000 square feet of green roofs reducing stormwater runoff and urban heat island effects
- – Native and pollinator-friendly landscaping that support vital urban habitats
- – Wellness-focused amenities including active stairs and daylight-rich collaboration spaces
“By combining high-performance design with a fully electrified heating infrastructure and a 100% green power offset, we have created a resilient, carbon-neutral environment,” said Frank Strike, P.Ε., Vice President, Facilities and Campus Operations at George Mason University.
Beyond its technical metrics, Fuse functions as a dynamic, real-life laboratory, offering our students a premier learning opportunity to engage with the innovative technologies that produce tangible environmental results and define the future of our campus.”
In addition to LEED Platinum, the facility has achieved net-zero energy and a Fitwel two-star rating.
The project team includes Edgemoor Infrastructure & Real Estate as developer and investor, Harrison Street as a capital partner, Stantec as architect, Clark Construction as contractor, and Cushman & Wakefield as property manager.
