Tutt Science Building
The Russell T. Tutt Science Center was planned to give departments more space and adequate laboratories for teaching and research. It is home to the environmental science, mathematics, psychology, and neuroscience departments, along with part of geology.
The building houses “smart” classrooms (classrooms with technology that integrates multimedia resources such as the web, PowerPoint presentations, video and DVD into teaching), faculty offices, a lecture hall, as well as state-of-the-art laboratories. The building also meets the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) criteria for green building standards which include the use of recycled waste materials, certain levels of energy efficiency, and even bike racks and outlets for electric cars. See below for a listing of the green building features of the Tutt Science Building. |
Green building standards were developed by the U. S. Green Building Council to promote innovative energy and environmental design practices. The Tutt Science center incorporates 26 of 52 points as determined by the LEED system (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design). These points include:
Sustainable Site * Re-used site Water efficiency * No potable water used in irrigation Energy and Air Pollution * High energy efficiency Materials and Resources * 20% manufactured locally |
Indoor Air Quality * CO2 monitoring Additional Environmental Features * Reduced use of chlorinated plastics: polished concrete versus PVC flooring.
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Finally, the Tutt Science Center provides a learning laboratory for environmental science students, including a full array of environmental sensors within and next to the building. These sensors provide real-time data regarding energy useage, heat transport, and multiple building systems (HVAC, chilled water, electrical).