Students and faculty at Bowling Green State University (BGSU) are enjoying The Oaks, a newly completed dining environment featuring Chartwells' exclusive
Pulse on Dining resident dining brand. Serving over 6,000 meals per day, this 'green' account features the best in green building materials and practices as designed by our in-house Novus Group, Chartwells' design and build team.
"We like to refer to this as an environment,
an experience, not just a building..."
Special Features
- Green roof with herb garden
- Kiosk explaining green designs
- Employee shower facilities
- Bike racks, etc. to promote commuter alternatives
Design
- Glass exposures for natural light
- Thermal comfort design
Construction
- Site preparation used demolished building recycled materials for fill
- Construction waste recycled at 75%
- Materials used are low emitting - sealants, adhesives, paints and Floorings
- All materials used were purchased within a 500 mile radius
Recycled Materials Used
- Materials used are 20% recycled
- Flooring materials are recycled products
- Bamboo flooring - renewable resource
- Ohio barn wood utilized in flooring, millwork, and wall treatments
Systems
- Solar power assist to electric needs
- Enhanced refrigeration equipment
- Alternative transportation for fuel-efficient delivery vehicle
Water Conservation
- Water reduction of 35%
- Storm water reclamation for gray water use in restroom fixtures
- Storm water reclamation for all landscape irrigation
- Pulper for garbage processing
- Trayless Dining to save on waste
Photo above, left to right: Jordan Krutsch, Senior Sculpture, BGSU; Karl Behrens, The Novus
Group; Kevin Lyden, RVP, Chartwells; John Cautillo, CFO, Chartwells; Steve Krakoff, AVP Capitol,
Planning & Design, BGSU; Dr. Carol Cartwright, BGSU President; Sheri Stoll,
CFO, Finance and Administration, BGSU; Steven Johnson, Northwest Ohio
US Green Building Council chapter; Mathew Boeing, Senior Sculpture, BGSU.