October 16th, 2008
More than sixty people gathered in the lobby of Pondside III, Keene State’s newest residence hall, for a dedication ceremony on Monday, October 13. The residence hall has received LEED® Silver Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).
Dr. Jay Kahn, vice president for Finance and Planning, introduced members of the design team, including Lavallee-Brensinger, Newman Architects, RFS Engineering, and VHB Civil Engineering. Representatives from the construction manager, MacMillin Corporation, led tours to showcase student suites and sustainable design features. Other contractors present were Hamblett Electric and Stromgren Plumbing and Heating.
Al Rydant, Mary Jensen, and Student Body President Dan Saucier described the living-learning communities and their success in Pondside III. Mayor Dale Pregent presented a proclamation from the city of Keene recognizing the example the College has set with the first LEED-certified building in the City, and USNH Trustees Chairman Ed Dupont congratulated the College on completing yet another award-winning building.
Photo: Mark Corliss
From left to right, Jay Kahn, Fred Urtz of Lavallee-Brensinger, and Herb
Newman of Newman Architects.
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October 9th, 2008
Pondside III, Keene State’s newest residence hall, will be dedicated on Monday, October 13, at 4 p.m. in the Pondside III lobby. The event is open to all.
The residence hall received LEED® Silver Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). LEED® is the USGBC’s rating system for designing and constructing the world’s greenest, most energy-efficient, high-performance buildings. LEED® certification of Pondside III was based on a number of green design and construction features, including:
• Windows and skylights for natural lighting and ventilation
• Use of natural wood and stone in interior spaces
• Recycled aluminum can shavings for countertops and windowsills
• Recycled content in all flooring materials
• Motion sensors for light switches
• Energy Star appliances and low-energy lighting used throughout
• Building envelope, a high-performance thermal and air/vapor barrier system
• Low-flow shower and lavatory sink fixtures; dual-flush toilets to minimize water usage
• Heat recovery coils on shower drains to preheat new water
• Individual room thermostats
• HEPA air filters for increased indoor air quality
• Occupancy sensors and daylight sensors in all suites and public spaces for smart energy consumption
• Custom exterior lights to minimize light pollution
• Bike storage area
• Landscape of local and regional plant species requiring no irrigation system
• Access to public transportation system
• Green cleaners education program
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July 10th, 2008
Keene State College’s Pondside III residence hall recently received LEED® Silver Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). LEED® is a rating system for designing and constructing the world’s greenest, most energy-efficient, high-performance buildings. This was the first time Keene State chose to document its efforts for external review and certification through LEED.
Many have asked about the features that distinguish this building on our campus. LEED® certification of Pondside III was based on a number of green design and construction features (you can see the finished building in this slideshow):
• Sustainable interior surfaces and furniture such as a composite product made of recycled soda can shavings for countertops and windowsills
• All flooring materials include recycled content
• Lighting controls with motion-sensing on/off switches
• Low-energy lighting fixtures
• Natural light comes from the placement of glass walls, allowing spaces to be viewed from within the building and from outside, further encouraging students to socialize and work together
• Natural materials and colors serve to complement and mirror the building’s rural environmental context and emphasize the residential feeling of the structure.
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