Green Tour of Peoria Campus, Arbor Hall
Arbor Hall was originally constructed in 1964 as an administrative building for a healthcare facility. Illinois Central College acquired the property in the early 2000s. With the renovation in 2014, Arbor Hall now houses the campus' student intake services and functions as a front door for the campus. The renovation was designed with sustainability in mind and is currently pending certification through the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED program.
Arbor Hall Lower Level
1. Tour Starting Point
Arbor Hall was originally constructed in 1964 as an administrative building for a healthcare facility. Illinois Central College acquired the property in the early 2000's. With the renovation in 2014, Arbor Hall now houses the campus' student intake services and functions as a front door for the campus.
2. Recycling
During the construction of Arbor Hall, 90% of all construction debris was diverted from landfills and recycled. In addition, much of the material included in the construction of the build contains recycled content.
3. Power
The lights above you, as well as 70% of Arbor Hall's total energy consumption, are powered by off-site renewable energy sources such as solar, water, wind, biomass, and geothermal sources.
9. Transportation
Preferred parking spaces are provided for fuel-efficient and low-emitting vehicles. Using alternative methods of transportation helps reduce carbon dioxide emissions.
10. Maintain Existing Structure
By retaining over 90% of the existing building structure, Illinois Central College was able to save the existing building from being sent to landfill as well as the need for harvesting new natural resources.
Arbor Hall Upper Level
4. Regional Material
Materials were carefully selected — recycled and regionally produced materials were used whenever possible. For Arbor Hall, over 25% of the building materials/products were manufactured within a 500 mile radius of the building site.
5. Daylighting
Our bodies respond better to natural light, resulting in higher performance of students and staff. For Arbor Hall, windows have been strategically located to maximize daylight and views to the outside. Daylight sensors aid in the efficient use of electrical lighting reducing power consumption when natural light is abundant.
6. Automated Temperature Control
All thermal controls are computer automated, so fans and temperatures can be scheduled and adjusted based on building occupancy and comfort.
7. Habitat Protection
The native planting around Arbor Hall have been protected as an amenity to the building and campus. By incorporating native landscaping that thrives in very wet or dry conditions, a permanent irrigation system is not required.
8. Air Quality
Refrigerants and mechanical systems are free, or minimally dependent upon, substances which contribute to ozone depletion and climate change. In addition, low emitting VOC (volatile organic compounds) materials were incorporated throughout the building to maximize indoor air quality.
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Energy management
The Mission of Energy Management is to reduce energy consumption, educate all stakeholders on the importance of energy conservation, and be good stewards of our College’s resources and the environment. Additionally, we strive to be on the leading edge of energy efficiency while supporting energy investment, innovation, and resilience resulting in more funds for educational purposes and a positive environmental impact.
Energy consumption data is available from previous years. The college is adding more square footage of usable space. With the use of documented Building Performance Rating Systems such as Energy Star, the data shall be analyzed to indicate the College Buildings Energy Performance Rating. This energy performance rating system would give us a better way to know how well our buildings perform as well as what methods help save energy.