LEED-Certified Pondside III Dedicated 10/13

Pondside III, Keene State’s newest residence hall, will be dedicated on Monday, October 13, at 4 p.m. in the Pondside III lobby. The event is open to all.

The residence hall received LEED® Silver Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC). LEED® is the USGBC’s rating system for designing and constructing the world’s greenest, most energy-efficient, high-performance buildings. LEED® certification of Pondside III was based on a number of green design and construction features, including:
• Windows and skylights for natural lighting and ventilation
• Use of natural wood and stone in interior spaces
• Recycled aluminum can shavings for countertops and windowsills
• Recycled content in all flooring materials
• Motion sensors for light switches
• Energy Star appliances and low-energy lighting used throughout
• Building envelope, a high-performance thermal and air/vapor barrier system
• Low-flow shower and lavatory sink fixtures; dual-flush toilets to minimize water usage
• Heat recovery coils on shower drains to preheat new water
• Individual room thermostats
• HEPA air filters for increased indoor air quality
• Occupancy sensors and daylight sensors in all suites and public spaces for smart energy consumption
• Custom exterior lights to minimize light pollution
• Bike storage area
• Landscape of local and regional plant species requiring no irrigation system
• Access to public transportation system
• Green cleaners education program