CHAPTER PROJECT PROFILE
GARY A. RANSDELL HALL BOWLING GREEN, KENTUCKY
First 38.5%
LEED building on WKU campus
30%
energy reduction
water reduction
LEED Facts ®
Gary A. Ransdell Hall Bowling Green, Kentucky LEED for New Construction v2.2 Certification awarded November 23, 2011
Gold
39 points*
Sustainable Sites
9/14
Water Efficiency Energy & Atmosphere
4/5
Materials & Resources Indoor Environmental Quality
11/17 4/13
Innovation & Design
6/15 5/5
*Out of a possible 69 points The information provided is based on that stated in the LEED® project certification submittals. USGBC and Chapters do not warrant or represent the accuracy of this information. Each building’s actual performance is based on its unique design, construction, operation, and maintenance. Energy efficiency and sustainable results will vary.
CHAPTER PROJECT PROFILE GARY A. RANSDELL HALL
Western Kentucky University’s First LEED Building A Growing University Strikes Gold PROJECT BACKGROUND
This new facility was designed for the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences and replaced an existing outdated building that no longer met the needs of these programs. Located on Western Kentucky University’s main campus in Bowling Green, Kentucky, the building was designed to be a signature facility for the campus.
A TOOL FOR LEARNING
In addition to a clear, efficient internal layout, this new building is a tool for learning, and incorporates the latest classroom technology and an abundance of natural light throughout. Classrooms, conference areas, an auditorium, a media resource center, psychology research laboratories, faculty offices and clinic spaces were all designed to support varied teaching and learning styles and to support the exploration and development of varied teaching pedagogies.
“WKU is and will continue to be focused on being good stewards of our natural resources and a role model for sustainability.” Gary A. Ransdell, WKU President
In addition, outdoor social and learning spaces were fully integrated into the design of the building. Featuring a classical architecture aesthetic, this facility celebrates Western Kentucky University’s rich history as an institution of higher learning while creating new, state-of-theart spaces dedicated to teaching and the educational process.
STRATEGIES AND RESULTS
Strategies to achieve LEED Gold included: • access to public transportation • bicycle storage and changing rooms • reflective coating on roof and parking lots to reduce heat island effect • water efficient landscaping and low flow plumbing fixtures • optimized energy performance • recycled content and regional materials • low emitting (VOC) adhesives, paints, carpets, and furnishings for improved air quality
ABOUT GARY A. RANSDELL HALL
Ransdell Hall is a $23.6 million, 120,000-square-foot new facility on Western Kentucky University’s campus. Home to the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences, the building was named after the University’s ninth president.
Architect: RossTarrant Architects, Inc. Civil Engineer: RossTarrant Architects, Inc. Commissioning Agent: Facility Commissioning Group Landscape Architect: RossTarrant Architects, Inc. LEED Consultant: RossTarrant Architects, Inc. Lighting Designer: Kerr-Greulich Engineers, Inc. MEP Engineer: Kerr-Greulich Engineers, Inc. Structural Engineer: Structural Design Group Project Size: 119,542 SF Total Project Cost: $23,600,000 Cost Per Square Foot: $197 Photographs Courtesy of: Phebus Photography
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