Riyad Nassar Central Administration

Riyad Nassar Central Administration building was inaugurated on 30th September, 2019, in heartfelt recognition of President Emeritus Riyad F. Nassar’s LAU legacy and contribution to the Blat and Byblos communities.

The five-story, 1,944 square-meter structure is a staple of LAU’s commitment to sustainability, featuring a rainwater harvesting system, smart irrigation, as well as lighting, ventilation and air conditioning sensors which collectively reduce water and energy consumption by 35 percent. Designed by Atelier Pagnamenta Torriani, the architecture evokes the area’s ancient and layered history. The building is within the parameters of the US Green Building Council’s LEED – Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design – certification at the Gold-level rating.