Building Construction and Improvements

The design of a building itself has a significant role in energy efficiency. UW-Whitewater has taken a leadership role among the UW System for proper recycling of construction waste, as demonstrated with the Hyland Hall project. Our campus is also pursuing LEED design principles in new construction to integrate innovative energy efficiency measures from the beginning. There are also numerous improvements to existing buildings that improve efficiency we have done and are investigating.

Construction Recycling

WasteCap Wisconsin Project - Hyland Hall construction project resulted in a 66.2% construction recycling rate as of May 2009. Please visit the Recycling at UW-Whitewater page for more details on this achievement.
WasteCap Wisconsin Project - Demolition of Sayles, Salisbury, and Baker Halls to make way for Hyland Hall project resulted in a 97.6% demolition recycling rate, which won the Big Diverter award in 2007. Please visit the Recycling at UW-Whitewater page for more details on this achievement.

Hyland Hall

Use of clerestory to allow daylighting for interior faculty/staff offices.

New Residence Hall

New residence hall being build to LEED Gold standards according to LEED for New Construction & Major Renovations-Version 2.2.

Improvements

Various entryway improvements at Kachel Field House and Williams Center to improve efficiency and accessibility.
Installed replacement air handler over Gym #1 in Williams Center that operates at greater efficiency.
Added vestibule to north entrance of Winther Hall and seal alternative north entrance to improve energy conservation.
Replace inefficient exterior windows with Low-E windows in the Center for Students with Disabilities and General Services Building.
Steam
- Steam trap retrofits that offer higher efficiency/lower maintenance in Heating Plant.
- Operate heating system steam at lower pressure to conserve energy and reduce steam leak loss.
- Complete numerous repairs to leaking steam and condensate lines.