HOW PROJECT IS UNIQUE

Sustainable Site Features: LEED points were achieved for site selection, brownfield redevelopment, maximizing open space,
alternative transportation and light pollution reduction.

Water Conservation: High efficiency fixtures such as dual flush toilets, and waterless urinals contributed to the project achieving over
40% water use reduction.

Energy & Atmosphere: The light fixtures in the classrooms have the capability of turning off one or several lamps within the fixture,
allowing the occupants to turn on only the amount of lamps they require. Natural daylight is used to provide the remainder of the
lighting requirements. The light fixtures in the Rhodes Arts Center use energy efficient fluorescent or metal halide bulbs. Additionally,
building occupancy sensors are used to automatically turn on and off the lighting as required.

Materials/Resources: The construction team was able to divert over 90% of the construction waste from the local landfill including:
most construction waste materials onsite such as metal, concrete, masonry, gypsum wall board, and carpet cutoffs. Construction
materials such as wallboard, acoustic ceiling tile, marmoleum flooring and carpet contain recycled content. Also, the project achieved
two LEED points for regional materials by including regionally produced products such as gypsum wall board, brick, slate and millwork.

Indoor Environmental Quality: The Rhodes Arts Center pursued almost all of the credits in the Indoor Environmental Quality
category of LEED. The credits for outdoor air delivery monitoring and increased ventilation were achieved. Low VOC paints, coatings,
adhesives and sealants were chosen, while regionally produced custom millwork contains no-added urea-formaldehyde. Additionally,
the project pursued an innovation and design credit for development and implementation of a green housekeeping plan.
Sustainable Site Features: Traditional roof materials absorb sunlight and generate a “heat island” which has detrimental affects on the natural surroundings. In the
New Residence Hall, highly reflective material will be utilized to deflect the sunlight therefore reducing the absorption and heat island effect.

Improved Hardscape/Landscape: the site surrounding the new construction will also provide Heat Island reduction through native plantings that will provide
substantial shade cover for the space within 5 years. Non-heat absorbing materials will also be installed for sidewalks and other impervious surfaces. Drought
resistant landscaping.

Water Efficient Landscaping: Native vegetation and irrigation strategies will reduce potable water use 50% compared to local benchmarks. Non-Potable
Irrigation: Rainwater and other recycled water will be utilized to irrigate the site.

Water Efficient Fixtures: Showers, faucets, toilets, and other plumbing fixtures will exceed the Energy Policy Act of 1992 by at least 20%.

Energy & Atmosphere: Reduced energy use in the building after construction will have the most impact on the environment. Occupancy sensors, windows, and
primary building heating systems will be designed to operate with significantly greater efficiency than other dormitory facilities of like use. Though costing more
initially, the geothermal heat pump will reduce heating energy use by around 30%,and provide environmental savings). CFLs and dimmers: Recycled, reflective
roofing materials.

Materials/Resources: Recycled Construction Materials, at least 10% of all material used to build the New Hall will contain recycled materials such as plastics,
insulation, metal, and glass. Furniture from recycled materials, Indoor Environmental Quality: Low Emissions Paint and Coatings, An overall reduction of indoor air
contaminants will be achieved by using paints and other surface coverings made from low emission materials