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UW-RF Home > Public Affairs Home > This Month's News Releases Public AffairsFor more information contact mark.a.kinders@uwrf.edu or brenda.k.bredahl@uwrf.edu. UNIVERSITY CENTER FACT SHEETˇ Cost $34 million: $32,927,000 segregated student fees, $250,000 state revenue, & $823,000 program revenue ˇ 142,660 gross square feet ˇ Four-level facility with elevator access ˇ General Contractor: Market & Johnson of Eau Claire/La Crosse ˇ Architects/Engineers: Workshop Architects, Moody/Nolan Architects, Ayres Associates ˇ Construction timeline: April 2005 - January 2007 ˇ Environmentally sustainable concept and design -Materials from the deconstruction of the Ames Education Building, the previous building on the site, were reclaimed, reused and recycled as much as possible by the demolition/salvage firm. -Stone benches, metal tables and supports, and Cup of Knowledge sculpture and support beam in the Heritage Hall of the University Center are elements reused from Ames. -Waste from the construction of the University Center was reclaimed, reused and recycled as much as possible by the general contractor. -Roof rainwater collection system will allow for filtered storage of up to 48,000 gallons under the building to use for gray water purposes, such as flushing toilets and exterior irrigation. This system will also drastically reduce stormwater surges that would normally end up in the Kinnickinnic River. Stormwater surges can deplete the amount of dissolved oxygen in the river, which can cause trout mortality. With a 1" rainfall, more than 34,000 gallons can be collected from the roof. -The white roof is designed to reflect heat and decrease heat absorption into the building, thus decreasing cooling costs in the summer. - Low-E Thermoglass in a deep mullion cap on the south side bank of windows is an energy-saving measure. -Efficient heat recovery system using direct air exchangers. -Photoelectric on/off lighting as well as motion lights and timers connected with the facility scheduling system. -Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) in lighting system uses much less energy than incandescent light bulbs or fluorescent lighting. -An energy analysis by Arnold & O'Sheridan, Inc., determined that the building will be more than 40 percent more efficient than buildings of similar size and usage. -Water-efficient landscaping plans will utilize native plants and grasses, and require no fresh water for irrigation. -Detention swale adjacent to the parking area retains and cools stormwater before it enters the surrounding river system. -Use of non-toxic, environmentally friendly cleaning products throughout the building. -A special pulp process for food service waste is installed, using less water than traditional "garbage disposal" methods and the ability to complement a food waste compost system planned for the future. -Furniture in the Involvement Center manufactured by Haworth is constructed of wood from certified sustainable forests (CSFs). -Use of bamboo flooring in the dining area utilizes a durable, readily renewable and natural resource capable of rapid regrowth. -Low volatile organic compound (VOC) substances such as glues, paints, and floor sealers were used in the construction. -Environmental education kiosk, made from Wisconsin Ash milled in Prairie du Chien, Wis., highlights UWRF sustainability initiatives as well as provides a continuous monitoring of resources used by the University Center, including current and average temperatures, gallons of storm water used, gallons of fresh water used, amount of energy consumed. -Design of interior space and maximized use of natural light is intended to foster social unity in the building's common areas. Amenities : ˇ Marketplace retail and residential dining services ˇ Meeting rooms named in honor of western Wisconsin rivers ˇ Ballroom/banquet hall ˇ 156-seat theater-style lecture hall ˇ Entertainment complex (two-story) and gameroom w/ Xbox, Wii, Playstations ˇ Involvement center (including shared governance center) ˇ Bookstore ˇ Banking services ˇ Copy center ˇ Cyber Café featuring Minneapolis-based Caribou Coffee certified organic coffees ˇ Convenience store ˇ Lounges, including a fireplace area ˇ 65- to 70-space parking lot, utilizing low-impact lighting and treed landscaping ˇ Environmental education kiosk ˇ Outdoor fire ring and gathering spaces Note: ˇ Hagestad Student Center is now renamed Hagestad Hall -30-
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Monday, 15-Jan-2007 14:01:39 CST
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