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College Officials Say it's Easy Being Green

BELLEVUE, WA-Bellevue Community College's newest classroom is being billed as one of the most environmentally-friendly structures in the region. The $20-million, 68,000-sf structure features waterless urinals, a geothermal heating and cooling system and other green innovations expected to save money over the life of the building.

By Gina Binole | Updated on September 17, 2001

BELLEVUE, WA-Bellevue Community College officials hope their newest capital addition will not only provide a great space for learning, it also will save the school money over time.

The R building, a $20-million, five-story facility, will be dedicated in ceremonies Nov. 2. It features waterless urinals, a geothermal heating and cooling system and other green innovations expected to save more than 4 million gallons of water, 24 million cf of natural gas and $1 million in operating costs over the 30-year depreciable life of the building. Savings are calculated in comparison to expected usage without these innovations.

The R Building’s three-story classroom wing and two-story office wing will form the largest building on BCC’s campus — providing 29 classrooms and faculty/staff offices to help accommodate the College’s rapid growth. The 68,000 sf, L-shaped structure also willprovide meeting rooms, common areas for informal study and social interaction, and a dance studio.

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