The University of Louisville’s was awarded LEED Gold sustainable design certification in August of 2010 for the renovation of the 34,000-sf Duthie Center for Engineering. Designed by Lord, Aeck & Sargent, the project reused 95 percent of the existing 1947 structure, including exterior walls, roof decking, and structural floor. During demolition, 77 percent of the materials that weren't reused were recycled. New building materials had 27 percent recycled content, and 31 percent were produced regionally.
Lighting and air controls were designed to adjust for individual needs, with energy-saving thermostats and a shutdown of the air-handling unit and classroom lighting when the space is unoccupied. The lighting uses energy-efficient fixtures and eliminates incandescent lamps. The center uses 54 percent less water than is typical for its fixtures. The center houses the Speed School's career development center, the Hagerty student commons area with food court, freshman engineering teaching laboratories, and classrooms. It also provides offices and laboratories for the computer engineering and computer science department.
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