The project accomplished this certification by employing various sustainable concepts. The building is more than 20% power-efficient than similar buildings, with strategic use of abundant daylight throughout the space. It has also managed to reduce water utilisation by more than 30%. In addition, many local and recycled components were used in the construction, which added to its sustainability credentials.
The $12 million Hayden-Clark Alumni Center was completed in October 2011. Spread over 39,554-square-feet, the centre features 300-seat Peplow Pavilion ballroom, offices, conference rooms, the Turner library and the Shaheen Hall of pride. It is one of the five buildings which were completed as a result of the University’s $161 million Renaissance Campaign.
Another Bradley campus construction, Westlake Hall, lately underwent renovation and expansion, and has been designed and constructed to qualify for LEED Gold. It incorporates high-efficiency lighting, heating system, ventilation, air conditioning, low-flow lavatories, heat recovery unit, construction automation controls, reduced emission finish components and recycled building components. The project was completed at a cost of $24 million.
