Many of Sundt’s clients want sustainable elements included in their projects. Arizona State’s commitment to green practices earned the university an award for sustainability before its facility was even finished.
The overhaul of Sun Devil Stadium, in the second year of its three-year duration, has scored the university the National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics Sustainability Award. The honor, sponsored by the USG Corporation, will be presented during ASU’s football game against Utah on Nov. 10 in Tempe.
ASU was chosen from three finalists by a seven-member committee consisting of athletics directors and NACDA/USG representatives. The award honors universities for incorporating sustainable practices and materials into their athletics facilities.
Our joint venture team with Hunt Construction is including several sustainable elements in the project:
Water Efficiency
*Low-flow plumbing fixtures for higher savings in water consumption.
*Water-efficient landscaping using local drought-resistant vegetation to reduce irrigation demand by at least 50 percent.
Building Materials and Construction Waste
*Use of recycled and regional materials for at least 20 percent of the cost of construction materials.
*Sustainably sourced FSC-certified wood.
*Commitment to diversion of at least 75 percent of construction waste from landfill.
Indoor Environmental Quality
*Use of low-volatile organic compound interior materials.
*Enhanced thermal comfort controls for at least 50 percent of the regular occupants.
The project will be completed in time to start the 2017 football season.