The Andrews Hall is a residential building located in the Kittredge Complex. The energy-efficient and sustainable renovation of the hall has enabled the facility to achieve 25% reduction in energy use and a 20% reduction in water usage.
Some eco-friendly additions to the building are insulation, double-pane windows, sensors that suspend heating and cooling systems when windows are open, dual-flush toilets, low-flow showerheads, aerators on faucets, energy-efficient lighting with automatic controls and carpet and other finishes made from recycled materials.
The green renovations to Andrews Hall has helped the campus to move toward goals laid out in CU-Boulder’s carbon neutrality plan to reduce energy consumption up to 20% by 2012.
Other residence hall renovations underway include Buckingham Hall with expected occupancy in August 2010 and Smith Hall with expected occupancy in August 2011. Both buildings are tracking to obtain a gold rating in LEED certification. The new Williams Village North residence hall is tracking to be the first LEED platinum-rated full-scale residence hall in the nation, slated for occupancy by August 2011.
