Aquinas College – St. Martin de Porres Hall 1700 Fulton St E Grand Rapids, MI PROJECT PROFILE

LEED NC v2.2 LEED CERTIFIED

May 2009

PROJECT METRICS

reduction in potable landscape water use

improvement on baseline buildingperformance rating

construction waste diverted from landfill

reduction in baseline indoor water use

materials were obtained within a 500-mile radius of campus

10.5%

50%

20%

95%

47%

LEED Facts The St. Rose of Lima Hall ______________________________________ Location……………………..Grand Rapids, MI Rating System…………….……..LEED-NC 2.2 Certification Achieved……….………Certified Points Achieved………………………......27/69 _____________________________________ Sustainable Sites……………..……………5/14 Water Efficiency………………….……….... 3/5 Energy and Atmosphere……..………......3/17 Materials and Resources…………..…..…6/13 Indoor Environmental Quality………..... 6/15 Innovation and Design……………………...4/5

Aquinas College is located on the eastern edge of Grand Rapids and houses several LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) buildings. The St. Martin de Porres Hall complex houses Aquinas’ upperclassmen. The building overlooks a natural landscape and is within easy walking distance of all campus facilities. The residence hall offers each resident a private bedroom, in two or four person apartments. Each apartment features fully-furnished kitchen and common areas within each apartment. St. Martin de Porres Hall features lounge and large study room spaces with whiteboards, projectors and TVs. Additionally, the building offers elevator access to each floor and community laundry facilities.

This LEED project contains many sustainable features that align with Aquinas’ goal of creating a place where the campus community loves to work and learn.

Storm water runoff is routed into infiltration basins, which are shallow impoundments designed to allow storm water to infiltrate into the ground- helping recharge groundwater as well as removing pollutants from the water.

Low-VOC (Volatile Organic Compounds) paints and carpets were used where possible to help maintain indoor air quality. Electrical appliances within the building were carefully selected to maximize energy efficiency.

Aligned with Aquinas College’s Zero Waste effort, waste stations consisting of recycling, composting, and trash are located in common areas of the building with appropriate signage. A special recycling tower for unique waste can be found in the building’s lobby.

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