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SNAPSHOTS PLU’s long-term climate action plan to be carbon neutral by 2020. The university has extended its accountability for climate action externally by signing the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment—an initiative by Second Nature, EcoAmerica and the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education, addressing global warming through institutional commitments to reduce and offset greenhouse gas emissions and promote the research and education needed to stabilize the earth’s climate. PLU enlisted Seattle-based developer Lorig to manage the Morken Center construction project. “PLU is making investments that will benefit—not only their students—but the global community as well,” says Lorig’s founding partner, Bruce Lorig. “We are looking forward to working with them as they set new standards for environmental stewardship within the academic environment.” PLU’s Morken Center supports the school’s commitment to be carbon neutral by 2020. John Edwards. Courtesy of Zimmer Gunsul Frasca Architects, LLP . Don’t Replace It SaniGLAZE It Eckert & Eckert. Courtesy of Zimmer Gunsul Frasca Architects, LLP . Have lunch on us! Call to schedule an AIA/CES approved presentation on “Understanding the Benefits of Ceramic Tile through Restorative Bonding”. (1 LU HSW credit) GO GREEN and end ugly tile & grout with the power of the SaniGLAZE process. There is no reason to replace structurally sound tile just because it’s ﬁlthy and you can no longer clean it. With the sustainable SaniGLAZE restorative bonding technology, older tile that seems destined to the landﬁll can be transformed to beautiful new tile in just a few hours with no debris or construction headaches. And best of all, it will be very easy to maintain. WWW.EDCMAG.COM www.saniglaze.com 1.866.362.9382 The university’s long-term plan for carbon neutrality consists of a combination of measures including conservation, upgrading inefficient equipment, and implementing eco-friendly systems and technologies. If necessary, the university will purchase carbon offsets to meet its climate action goal. Designed by Zimmer Gunsul Frasca Architects, the Morken Center houses PLU’s School of Business, Departments of Mathematics and Computer Science and Computer Engineering. However, the facility does more than provide classroom space for these programs; it also serves as a “living laboratory,” allowing students to learn about the systems at work and how the building’s operations equate to energy consumption. During construction, general contractor Sellen Construction successfully recycled 93 percent of construction waste. At www. EDCmag.com, learn more about the Morken Center’s heating and cooling system that utilizes a closed loop geothermal heat pump system, daylighting techniques, environmentally-friendly building materials and amazing indoor air quality, courtesy of author Kimberly Orr, senior project manager at Lorig. “The Morken Center represents only the first step in PLU’s 2020 goal of carbon neutrality,” says Sheri Tonn, PLU’s Vice President of Finance and Operations. “With this innovative facility we have set an example for academic institutions across the country — both with the technology we’ve employed and with our steadfast dedication to a long term climate action plan.” 32 EDC09084Sani.indd 1 READER SERVICE NO. 169 WWW.EDCMAG.COM/WEBCARD 8/21/08 10:09:00 AM http://EDCmag.com http://EDCmag.com http://www.saniglaze.com http://www.edcmag.com http://www.edcmag.com/webcard

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