View Source | March 20, 2014
The Polytechnic Campus Sun Devil Fitness Complex, completed in January 2013, has earned gold certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. The complex is the 23rd ASU building to receive gold certification, which is the second highest green building ranking under the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) program.
The project received 17 out of 19 points for optimizing energy performance on its LEED scorecard. Its ability to create onsite renewable energy through solar panels and a solar pool heating system boosted its score. Additionally, the building was designed to funnel air through a breezeway near the building's core, removing heat and providing shade. This passive cooling technique is a hallmark of the building's design.
The Polytechnic Campus Sun Devil Fitness Complex is the 39th ASU building to be LEED certified.