Optional Evening Tour:
University of Portland
Tuesday, October 18
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| Photo Credit: University of Portland
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During this evening tour, attendees discovered the latest in sustainability—from
laboratory design to dining—at the University
of Portland .
A university located on "The Bluff" overlooking the Willamette
River, the University of Portland is an institution focused on traditional
values, with the insight to build for the future.
Considered a model for environmentally sensitive design, planning,
and construction, Swindells Hall is a new, 3-story, 42,000-square-foot
laboratory building on campus. The high-performance facility houses
laboratories, compartmentalized greenhouses, a climate-controlled
growth chamber, and a radioisotope suite.
Holistic planning resulted in a building that met budget while
saving more than $50,000 a year in energy costs. Energy efficient
features incorporated into the building include:
- Intelligent fume hoods,
- An indirect evaporative cooling system,
- A heat reclaiming system, and
- The use of recycled materials such as recycled glass for bathroom
tiles and counter tops and a recycled brick exterior.
Following the tour, a "sustainable" reception was held
at the nearby St. Mary's Student Center, with a menu featuring foods
purchased from local farmers and artisans.
This evening's event was sponsored by:
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