Alumni Bulletin - Winter 2009 - (Page 22)

inside Energy and Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System, established by the U.S. Green Building Council, is the nationally accepted standard for green buildings. The new STEPS facility aims to achieve LEED® certification as environmentally friendly and sustainable. The LEED (Leadership in steps The STEPS building, at the corner of Vine Street and Packer Avenue, will include a South Wing, Central Wing, and North Wing, which adjoins existing Maginnes Hall. indoor Air QuAlity Zero VOC (volatile organic compounds) finishes will be used, including paints and carpet. A permanent CO2 monitoring system will monitor air quality. Exterior walk-off mats will be permanently installed in entryway systems to capture particulates before they enter the building. site selection The building will preserve a large portion of the site’s original green lawn space, making it ideal for social and recreational use. Outdoor-oriented student and faculty campus life will enliven the sun-filled open lawn and the planted, shaded seating areas that surround the new building complex. Planted areas will function as shade gardens with benches and sculpture to complement the activity of the lawn while also positively contributing to the region’s microclimate. lAndscApe An Energy Star roof membrane will reduce the heat-island effect on surrounding landscape. An 8,000-square-foot vegetated roof on the A Wing building will retain water and also mitigate the heat-island effect. sustAinAble MAteriAls Materials including wood decking and cabinetry, concrete masonry blocks, cast concrete, ceramic tile, and toilet partitions were selected for their durability, low resource burden, or high recycled content. 22 LEHIGH UMNIULLETIN AL B

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