Center for Architectural Studies
Marywood's new Center for Architectural Studies occupies an existing campus facility that was retrofitted using sustainable building practices. The building, which is LEED Gold Certified, is a spacious adaptation of Marywood's former gymnasium. It features:
- Green vegetated roof
- System for capturing rain to supply water for toilets
- Radiant cooling system that employs innovative "chilled beam" technology
- Recycled construction materials
- Preserved maple floor from the old gymnasium
- Bamboo desk tops