University of Maine Recreation & Fitness Center

Location: Orono, Maine

Overview

LEED Standing

Silver

Project Team

Architect: Colleen McKenna, Cannon Design
Builder: Pizzagalli Construction Company

The University of Maine Recreation and Fitness Center was recently certified LEED – Silver by the U.S. Green Building Council. As you approach the building, it is immediately clear that it was designed to reflect the beauty of the Maine outdoors. Its facade incorporates natural stone, and copper that will tarnish as it ages. It is an 87,000 square foot facility that includes a pool, hot tub, sauna, cardio and weight equipment, two multi-purpose rooms, three wood-floored courts, a multi-use court, and two racquetball/squash courts. The Center is located right next to DeMeritt Forest’s 15+ miles of trails. Equipment renters will be able to strap on their skis or snowshoes, and access the trails just a few feet from the back door. Inside, windows stretch from floor to ceiling, letting in the natural light and serving up a great view with each workout.

Project planning and consultation provided by Bradford L. Noyes, Brailsford and Dunlavey (202)289-4455.

Green building features include:

30.5% energy savings over traditional design
Low flow plumbing fixtures achieve 37% reduction in water use
Low VOC-emitting paints
CO2 monitors to assure healthy air quality
Façade, entryway, and stairway bases use copper and stone materials. Copper is 90% recycled and stone is locally harvested.
Maple veneer plywood used for customer service desks and cubbies are 100% recycled and contain no urea formaldehyde
90% of the interior spaces have views to the surrounding naturally wooded environment
Permanent recessed entry mats limit airborne dirt particles inside the facility
Rubber sports floor coverings all contain recycled rubber
Green housekeeping products used in entire building
Recycling bins located throughout the building

Architect: Colleen McKenna, Cannon Design
c.mckenna@cannondesign.com
617.742.5440

Builder: Pizzagalli Construction Company
gbertolini@pizzagalli.com
207.874.2323