Mar 12, 2018 _ news

LEED Gold: Miami University’s Hamilton Hall

Miami University’s historic Hamilton Hall was awarded Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold. Originally constructed in 1940 as a women’s dormitory, Hamilton Hall sits in a walkable area near shops, restaurants, and other community amenities and is close to public transportation. Our renovation balances tradition and character, modern conveniences and finishes, and energy efficiency. Instrumental features to achieving LEED Gold status include:

Energy: Hamilton Hall is 59% more energy efficient than a non-LEED residence hall of comparable size. It was awarded all 19 available LEED points in this category.

Water: Thanks to low flow fixtures, Hamilton Hall uses 44% less water than a non-LEED residence halls of comparable size.

Open space: Open space around the building is greater than the footprint of the building itself.

Additionally, we preserved nearly every square inch of Hamilton Hall’s original core and shell, and used Forest Stewardship Council wood products for the majority of the project. Ninety-five percentage of the construction waste was salvaged or recycled.