Going Green

How is the Rec Center going green?

• Purchase "green" power
• Use of Low Emitting Materials
  • Adhesives
  • Sealants
  • Paint & coatings
  • Carpeting and carpet adhesives
  • Composite wood
  • Agrifiber products
• Energy reducing lighting and thermal controls
• Installation of motion sensors to reduce night time light pollution
• Re-use of over 75% of existing structural walls, floors and roofs
• Water efficient landscaping and 100% use of non-potable water
• Significant water use reduction within the building. 20%-30% water use reduction
• Minimum of a 21% reduction in energy usage
  • High performance glass
  • Insulation
  • Proper solar orientation
  • Shading
  • High performance equipment
    • High performance boilers (92% efficient)
    • Water cooled chillers
• Recycle approximately 75% of our construction waste - reducing the amounts that go to landfills