Wheaton Science Center - Energy Stewardship

A variety of energy-conscious techniques were implemented during the design and construction of the Science Center, including:

• Selection of the site for its community connectivity and access to public transportation
• Bike storage, showers, and changing facilities provided to encourage sustainable modes of transportation
• Low-emitting and fuel-efficient vehicles given preferred parking spots
• Campus parking capacity not increased for the new building
• Roof and landscape designed to reduce the heat island effect
• Light pollution reduced by using approved lamps
• Procurement of regional materials (brick, glass, and granite) to reduce the energy needed for transportation
• Use of FSC certified wood, which indicates that the timber has been grown and harvested using sustainable methods
• Recycled and reused materials chosen when available
• Pollution actively prevented during construction