A new campus hub exemplifies how high-performance design can support well-being and flexibility, as well as sustainability. To meet the University’s goals for enhancing community dining and advancing sustainability goals, we collaborated with Sodexo and the University’s dining services, as well as the campus facilities management teams. The modernized and expanded dining facility bridges residence halls to foster community, while its energy-efficient design utilizes custom-designed exterior glass panels to maximize natural light, a strategy that reduces building load and energy costs while enhancing the indoor experience. The vibrant signature structure is a beacon for healthy living in community.

Sustainable design strategies include the reuse of the existing structure to minimize construction demolition; recycled and regional materials; and low-emitting paints, sealants, and flooring that optimize indoor environmental quality. The facility boasts a highly energy-efficient variable refrigerant system, low-flow plumbing fixtures, LED lighting, and roofing and pavers that reflect solar radiation and reduce heat island effect. The project exceeded the University’s sustainability goals.