Archdale Hall is College’s First LEED-Certified Building
The U.S. Green Building Council awarded Guilford Silver Certification for Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) for the Archdale Hall restoration project that was completed in the summer of 2008.
“We are very proud to earn LEED Silver for Archdale, which reflects the college’s commitment to environmental sustainability and stewardship,” says President Kent Chabotar. “It’s a rare accomplishment to achieve historic preservation with LEED certification, but our desire to preserve as many of the building’s original features as possible fit hand-in-glove with the sustainability effort.”
By using methods such as blown-in insulation in the attics, project managers were able to add sustainable features while preserving the building’s original construction. Changes meant to restore Archdale’s historical character, such as removing drop ceilings and rebuilding transoms above doors also improved air quality and natural light.
An anonymous gift partially funded the $800,000 project. Archdale is the oldest building on campus. Built in 1885, it serves as a faculty office building.
In 2007, Guilford was one of the first higher education institutions in the state to sign the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment. One goal under that commitment is that large-scale new construction will meet at least the LEED Silver standard.
Sept. 9, 2009