The Karl J. Jacobs Center for Science and Math was completed in 2011 and is a state-of-the-art teaching facility containing 10 labs, 15 classrooms, and various support spaces.  The 106,000 SF, $24 Million facility is LEED Gold Certifies.

 

Some of the key sustainable and energy saving features are as follows:

• Native plantings and rain gardens

• Preferred parking for LEV vehicles

• White and green roofs

• 30% reduction in water usage

• Geothermal system provides 100% of the heating and cooling load

• Chilled Beam units

• Photo Voltaic and Micro-Hydro power generation demonstration systems

• 50% of electricity is “Green” power

• Building used 44% less energy than base building

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Awards:

• 2012 Award of Excellence in Architecture – American Institute of Architects

• 2012 Award of Excellence in Green Design – American Institute of Architects