Green OWU

Green Construction at OWU

The President’s Climate Commitment asks us to establish a policy that all new campus construction will be built to at least the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED Silver standard or equivalent.

Meek Aquatics and Recreation Center: As part of the Remembering Mr. Rickey Campaign, OWU intends to construct an approximately 25,000 square foot indoor natatorium to be named the Meek Aquatics and Recreation Center utilizing a geothermal heating and cooling system.  The natatorium includes a 25-yard, 10 lane pool with a diving well. The facility design calls for an interior glass wall for the mechanical room to showcase the geothermal aspects of the building which will be further highlighted by an informational kiosk.  The introduction of geoexchange technology will provide the opportunity to examine operating and maintenance costs, energy efficiency and occupant comfort levels.  Findings from the geothermal test wells found the building site is suitable with 90 wells to be installed at a depth of 240 feet.   OWU will be seeking LEED Silver certification for this facility.