Albion College tasked the design team with renovating and
expanding the school's existing science center, with the goal of
achieving LEED® certification.
Kingspan's 300R Striated panels helped contribute to a
number of LEED® credits in categories that included Energy and
Atmosphere, Materials and Resources and Indoor Environmental
Quality. The building ultimately achieved a LEED Silver
certification.
"I think it's great," said Thomas Wilch, associate professor
of geological sciences, who spearheaded the faculty side of the
construction and renovation project. "It's important for both
practical and symbolic reasons, given the high cost of energy and
because people are concerned about using energy. The building
reflects the ideals of many of the Albion College community, and in
terms of environmental stewardship, I think it's an important
message to send to our students and the greater community at
large."