The Oaks Dining Center

The Oaks Dining Center was ranked by U.S. Green Building Council as LEED Gold Certified!

Special features

• Green Roof with herbs, live roof panel system, and storm water reclamation system
  
• 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

• 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