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Southwest Education Center. Welcome!. Moraine Valley’s first LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified building. Recognized for environmentally sustainable practices. Sustainable elements provide a natural alternative to energy management.
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Southwest Education Center Welcome!
Moraine Valley’s first LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified building
Sustainable elements provide a natural alternative to energy management
Reflective white roof cuts energy bills and greenhouse gases
Green roof reduces heat during warm seasons/cooling during cold seasons, insulates for sound, and increases roof’s lifespan
Bioswale temporarily stores storm water runoff from solid surfaces and, along with detention ponds and porous pavement, protects from flooding
Geothermal heat pump transfers heat stored in the earth and in-ground water into building in winter and out in summer
Elevator uses approximately half the energy of conventional traction machines and is made of 95% recyclable materials
Daylighting replaces artificial lighting fixtures with natural lighting from windows and external louvers
Lighting controls with automatic shutoff include occupancy sensors
Construction materials were recycled to avoid burden on landfills
Recycled content in ceiling tiles and drywall helps improve energy and acoustical performance
Native, drought-resistant vegetated trees and ground cover reduces consumption of water in maintaining landscaping
Recycled and renewable furniture and fabric materials are GreenGuard certified, reducing impact on indoor air quality
Tables and chairs were crafted from recycled aluminum, recycled vehicle seatbelts, and rapidly renewable linoleum
Materials such as adhesives, paints, tiles, carpeting, wood products, and cleaning supplies contain minimal volatile organic compound (VOC)
Prior to occupancy, the center underwent a flush-out that tempered mechanical system with 100% outside air to reduce possible indoor air-quality contamination
Our environmentally sustainable facility is meeting today’s needs without compromising tomorrow’s