What makes these buildings special?

They’re green! The college continues to reduce its carbon footprint. The new buildings were designed to build upon BSC’s multi-faceted commitment to protect the environment. The key highlights:

The many sustainable features make the new residence halls a candidate for LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) silver certification.
Energy Star appliances
The buildings are oriented on the site to avoid exposure to the setting Western sun for maximum energy efficiency.
A 15,000 gallon rainwater tank buried between the residence halls is expected to save 300,000 gallons of water each year.
Extra insulation in walls/windows
Recycled carpet used throughout
High efficiency gas water heaters
Occupancy sensor light controls
Light reflective interior finish colors
Dual flush toilets and low flow shower heads
Books on the environment (gift from the architects)
Indigenous landscaping
Variable refrigerant volume air conditioning and heating (common in Europe). Shared compressor for each floor, which makes maximum use of air temperature