The Marshall University Foundation Hall was built using a number of environmental and energy conservation methods. Below is a list of it’s many green features.
Green Strategies:
- Site Selection:
- Site utilizing close pedestrian and public transit access.
- No new parking.
- Built on previously developed site.
- Composite Ventilated Roof Insulation Panels:
- Cools shingles in hot weather reduce Heat Island Effect.
- Shingles contain nearly 90% recycled material.
- Steel:
- All steel products contain minimum 25% recycled steel.
- Demolition Debris:
- All demolished asphalt parking lot was taken to an appropriate recycling area and diverted from the land fill.
- No CFC were used.
- Water and Energy Conservation:
- Motion sensor faucets.
- Low-flow flushing.
- Motion sensor lighting.
Green Materials:
- Plastic Laminates : Wilson Art
- All WilsonArt plastic laminates have been awarded GREEN GUARD Indoor Air Quality Certification.
- Selected laminates are low emitting surfacing materials.
- Solid Surface Material: Formica
- Member of the USGBC (U.S. Green Building Council).
- Masonry: Brick (100% Recyclable)
- Windows:
- Glass with Low-E coating reflects most of sun’s rays.
- Aluminum Storefront System:
- Glass with Low-E coating reflects most of sun’s rays.
- Aluminum Frames with thermal break to reduce heat transfer.
- Gypsum Board:
- High Mold and Moisture resistance improving Indoor Air Quality.
- TS fluorescent lamps were used which are smaller in size, reducing manufacturing materials, and shipping impact on transportation costs.