Carr Hall is home to the Environmental Science and Sustainability Department. As a LEED Gold certified building, Carr Hall is recognized by the U.S. Green Building Council as a sustainable building due to its
- Sustainable building materials including those with
– Recycled content
– Rapidly renewable fibers
– A cradle to cradle manufacturing model - A living wall as a unique indoor landscaping feature
- Two aquaponics systems, one of which is home to Herbert the fish
- Solar tubes and skylights that provide abundant natural light
- Healthy indoor air quality
- Heat recovery techniques
- Energy efficient LED and T5 lighting
- CO2, motion and lumen sensors
Constructed in 1964, Carr Hall was renovated in 2012 and is now 23% more energy efficient.
