WSU's Marvin I. Danto Engineering Development Centre bags LEED Silver
The $27.3 million Marvin I. Danto Engineering Development Centre of Wayne State University (WSU) in Detroit, Michigan, US has received LEED Silver certification from the US Green Building Council.
The facility, completed in 2009, is the first building in the University to secure the certification. It covers an area of 82,500 square feet while encompassing three floors. The development centre serves as home to engineering research in alternative energy, nanotechnology, biotechnology, smart sensors, advanced propulsion and various other translational research areas.
The building features a flexible modular design and incorporates several eco-friendly elements. These include installation of high-performance building automation controls which manage the HVAC systems. It also makes use of materials which reduce off-gassing. Reclaiming of construction debris further contributed to the sustainability of the building.
