Why Green?

The plans for the new science building demonstrate Susquehanna University 's strong commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility. The building is being designed to meet or exceed the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification criteria.

• Construction calls for the use of recycled materials and locally fabricated components, as well as the recycling of construction waste.
• Mechanical systems will optimize energy performance through a performance validation program known as commissioning.
• The site will include storm water quality and quantity controls and light pollution reduction initiatives.
• The building will reduce water usage by 30 percent by using low-flow fixtures in combination with efficient landscaping.
• HVAC efficiencies will be achieved through computerized controls, low-flow chemical hoods in labs, a process cooling loop, energy-recovery equipment and high-efficiency boilers.
• The facility will maximize indoor comfort with low-emitting materials, high ventilation rates and daylight in almost all spaces.
• The building will use daylight harvesting and room-level lighting occupancy controls.

Read more about the new science building's green design here. (.pdf document)

Why Science?
Why Now?
Why Susquehanna?