Green Building
Summer 2009: Completion of LEED-certifiable dining hall. Special features include:
- Trayless dining (to reduce water and food waste)
- Reduction of food waste from ten 30-gallon drums per day to less than one
- Maximizes use of natural light
- Uses recycled dishes, when possible, and bulk-serve condiments
- Food service provider, AVI, with an avowed commitment to sustainability
Spring 2009: Completion of LEED-certification for East Residence Hall. Special features include:
- Integrated faculty offices, classrooms, and student residences
- Location of weekly Fireside Chats hosted by Integrated Entrepreneurship Program
- Cradle-to-cradle carpet and other recycled building materials
- High-efficiency plumbing
- Designed to have a green roof
- 25% more energy savings than anticipated
Spring 2009: Completion of LEED-certification for James H. Barrow Field Station building. Special features include:
- Geothermal heating and cooling
- Low-VOC (volatile organic compound) paint, sealants, and caulk
- Recycled flooring, masonry, cement block, and roofing materials
- Water-efficient landscaping
- Motion-activated lights in all non-animal areas
- Energy Recovery Unit to reclaim, clean, and re-circulate air
- Low volume flush toilets in all restrooms
- A bike rack to encourage alternative transportation to the Field Station
Responsible management of our physical plant:
- Hiram College partners with Sodexo, a corporation with a plan for responsible citizenship and a vision for a better tomorrow.
