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Sustainable Campus
Buildings
Humanities and Social Studies Center
A geothermal system heats and cools the center.
All lighting is LED.
Extensive occupancy sensors are tied to lighting, heating, and cooling.
Rainwater is collected for flushing toilets and irrigation.
Excess stormwater is addressed via a bioswale system.
A green roof will be installed on a portion of the building.