Live and Learn Residence Hall
This project is aiming for high marks with the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System. The goal for this residence hall is LEED platinum, the highest certification available.
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When does it open?
September 2010
What will it include?
Residence rooms totaling 303 beds (both single and double occupancy), academic space for classes and meetings, and an office space for University Residences and Campus Dining. The live-learn residence hall will be centrally located on campus between the Valsetz Dining Hall, Werner University Center and academic buildings.
Who will live there?
The eight live-learn communities in this building will house first year students as well as sophomores, juniors and seniors.
How is it sustainable?
Increased insulation to reduce energy costs, solar hot water, solar heat collectors, solar thermal panels, low-flow plumbing fixtures, rainwater reclamation system, reduced electrical plug loads, motion sensor lights, and the handful of trees removed from the Grove will be used in the building in a variety of ways including wall panels or slats and furniture.