“From the project’s inception, our design and construction teams leveraged an integrated delivery model to ensure the facility would enhance the campus’ sustainability goals,” said RDG Partner and Architect Sean Page, AIA, LEED AP. “The Alfie is simultaneously one of the best athletic complexes in the Missouri Valley Conference and one of the most sustainable practice facilities on one of the most eco-friendly college campuses in the country.”
The LEED Gold rating system is a globally recognized symbol of sustainable achievement and leadership and provides a framework for healthy, high-efficient, and cost-saving green facilities. Buildings are analyzed and then awarded credits across multiple categories including sustainable sites, water efficiency, energy and atmosphere, material and resources, and indoor air quality. Loyola’s Alfie Practice Center earned 63 points to achieve LEED Gold Certification. The facility has already been honored as a USG NACDA Sustainability Award Winner in 2019.
“Achieving LEED Gold certification exceeds our original goals for the facility,” said Peter Schlecht, Assistant Vice President for Campus Planning at Loyola. “Thanks to a collaborative partnership with RDG and strong communication around the university’s expectations, we have a building that not only fills a critical need for our student-athletes, but also contributes to Loyola’s critical sustainability mission.”
