Whitman School's new home an example of sustainability
The new 160,000-square-foot home of the Whitman School of Management (http://www.whitman.syr.edu/) is a prime example of SU's commitment to sustainable design and energy conservation. The building was designed with products and technologies that minimize the building's impact on the environment and reduce energy use. The design also provides visual and thermal access to the natural environment and improves interior comfort.

A high-efficiency air filtration system-using under-floor ventilation in classrooms and the building's Grand Hall-increases indoor air quality, which is continually monitored with demand ventilation controls.

Energy saving design features include occupancy sensor lighting controls, radiant heating and cooling, high-efficiency pumps and fans, and reflective roofing.

The central communicating corridor that runs the length of the building maximizes the amount of daylight penetration to all of the interior spaces; maximum use of daylight contributes to a brighter, healthier and more productive environment. Energy-effective classroom lighting offers high-quality ambient light and focused task lighting, producing a comfortable and adaptive learning environment.

Recycled materials, including blast furnace slag and fly ash, were used in the concrete footings, foundation walls and precast site elements, reducing landfill contributions and the emissions produced in making cement. Also, no chlorofluorocarbons were used in any mechanical equipment, helping reduce ozone depletion and global warming.

Restored landscape areas have new shade trees and reduce the impact of rainwater runoff from hardscape surfaces.