Nouriel Roubini, Professor of Economics and International Business at New York University's Stern School of Business | New York University's Stern School of Business
Nouriel Roubini, Professor of Economics and International Business at New York University's Stern School of Business | New York University's Stern School of Business
NYU's Martin Scorsese Virtual Production Center has achieved LEED Platinum certification, marking the university's first LEED Platinum Commercial Interior project. The U.S. Green Building Council will present a plaque to commemorate this achievement on March 25. This recognition highlights NYU's commitment to sustainability, particularly within the Tisch School of the Arts.
The facility is located at Industry City in Brooklyn and opened last fall. It represents a significant milestone for the Tisch School, which is part of the Green Film School Alliance. The center adheres to strict environmental guidelines used in professional film production, such as minimizing plastic bottle usage and donating props to local organizations.
The establishment of the Martin Scorsese Virtual Production Center was made possible by a donation from the Hobson/Lucas Family Foundations, led by Mellody Hobson and filmmaker George Lucas. This donation also supports the Martin Scorsese Institute of Global Cinematic Arts and scholarships.
Tisch Dean Allyson Green expressed enthusiasm about the new facility: “We are committed to positioning Tisch at the forefront of innovative filmmaking technologies while upholding our responsibility to sustainable practices that protect our planet.”
Cecil Scheib, NYU’s chief sustainability officer, explained that this certification aligns with other projects aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions as part of NYU's pledge for carbon neutrality by 2040. He stated: “Buildings are one of the primary contributors to global carbon emissions, and NYU is no exception."
The center occupies Building 8 at Industry City and features advanced technology used for training students in cinematic arts. It includes large stages, television studios, studio control rooms, dressing rooms, makeup areas, a cafe, scene workshop, and offices.
Virtual production techniques taught at the center use game engine software and real-time visual effects creation. Sang-jin Bae, director of the center said: “Our students are being trained on cutting-edge technology that will make filmmaking more environmentally friendly by reducing some of the greatest contributors to greenhouse emission.”
For over five decades, NYU's Tisch School has been an influential institution in arts education with campuses globally including New York City.
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