University of Cincinnati Rec Center earns LEED certification
Nov 14, 2007 4:36 PM
The 353,000-square-foot Campus Recreation Center at the University of Cincinnati
has earned LEED certification for its environmentally friendly design.
The $102 million center includes 224 suites for student housing; three
swimming pools; six full basketball courts; eight racquetball courts; a
fitness center with 200 cardio and fitness machines; a four-lane track;
and a 40-foot climbing wall.
Atop the facility are 35 skylights
that let daylight stream into the interior spaces. The materials used
in the building include 29.5 percent recycled content. Kitchen
equipment uses 35 percent less water than comparable facilities.
Low-flow lavatories and faucets, as well as a rainwater collection
system, further reduce the consumption of water. Landscaping and
reflective roofing reduce the heat-island effect of the building. The
university chose carpeting and other materials that emit minimal
amounts of volatile organic compounds. The architects are KZF Design and Morphosis.
To read more about the Campus Recreation Center, click here.
