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November 2006 “I had something to do with the very early planning for the facility but nothing to do with the naming,” an always humble Father Kelley said at the October 8, 2006 ceremony. “I am pleased, though, to have my name associated with a facility whose primary purpose is to serve students and the promise for the future that they hold.”
Over 200 community members, alumni, students, staff and friends were on hand to witness the new Fairfield experience. Tours of the building highlighted the Kelley Center’s eco-friendly, flexible backbone – an operating platform that combines recycled materials, energy-efficient systems and flexible components to ensure the building is equipped for the changes the next 25 years will bring. The future-proofed building uses modular wiring, movable walls and plug and play systems so it can expand and contract without significant cost or effort. Should the time come to add a second floor, the building’s upgraded electrical capacity, steel structure and elevator core will allow for expansion and growth while the first floor is occupied. How did Fairfield University bridge tradition with state-of-the-art? It partnered with innovative developer Workstage to design a state-of-the-art green gateway to the campus. “We are proud of what the Fairfield/Workstage team accomplished,” said Don Slaght, Executive Vice President of Workstage, “blending the tradition and honor of the University with the high performance innovation from Workstage.” “What people walking into the building often do not realize is that there is a lot going on underneath the floor,” continues Slaght. “There is a heating, cooling and cabling system under the floor that delivers healthier air, increased thermal comfort and reduces energy and maintenance costs.” The center’s carpet tiles, access flooring, structural steel and ceiling tiles are all made with recycled materials. But building green doesn’t stop there. "It's really about embedding sustainable practices into the entire process," explains Ric Taylor, Assoc. Vice President of Campus Planning and Operations for the University. Similar to the guidelines set forth by the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED� program (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design), Workstage has embedded green fundamentals into this building process. “It is the goal of Fairfield University to ensure all projects preserve the site, improve water efficiency, optimize energy performance, improve indoor air quality and reduce the amount of construction waste,” Taylor continues. Although Fairfield University did not seek LEED� Certification, the Kelley Center is a model for high performance green buildings. “We hope that this building continues Father Kelley’s legacy and vision for the growth and development of Fairfield University,” expresses Taylor. |
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