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University of Oregon residence hall recognized for innovative design, uses

Living-Learning Center honored as a Best of 2007 by Northwest Construction magazine

EUGENE, Ore.—(Dec. 11, 2007)— The University of Oregon's Living-Learning Center (LLC), the first new residence hall built on the university campus since 1963, is honored in the December 2007 issue of Northwest Construction magazine as Oregon's Best Architectural Project in the Best of 2007 awards.

The competition recognized the best in innovative construction in Washington and Oregon among more than 70 entries. The awards were based on criteria such as technical skill, contribution to the community and innovation.

Living-Learning Center

Despite being completed in 2006 by architecture firm Zimmer Gunsul Frasca, the LLC fit the eligibility requirements for the 2007 competition and was honored for the ways the residence hall integrates spaces for academic classes, study groups, faculty advising, informal musical and theatrical performances, dining and living.

The mission of the LLC is to blend residential settings and academic life, provide opportunity for more programmed events with academic connections and promote frequent interaction between students and faculty members.

"Seeing the Living-Learning Center develop from a concept into reality has been rewarding for many of us at the university and being recognized with an award is exciting," said Michael Eyster, acting vice president of student affairs and director of housing. "We're pleased with the great response from students and faculty who are using the LLC daily and believe it will continue to be a model for others to follow."

In addition to being designed to meet student needs and preferences, the award judges recognized the green elements incorporated into the ecologically-friendly LLC. The LLC was designed to meet Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) specifications but not officially registered with the rating system organization. The LLC features natural light, ventilation tower systems, occupancy sensors, high efficiency heat pumps and minimal air conditioning to reduce energy costs.

Recycling and reuse of materials was also a top priority in the transformation of the space from former handball and tennis courts into the residence hall. Concrete, soil, asphalt and fencing were all reused in the local community.

"It was important that the project be sustainable from the groundbreaking to residence move-in day. We're proud of the building features and recognition for the responsible use of materials and resources," said Eyster.

Northwest Construction is a monthly magazine covering heavy engineering, highway, building and industrial construction news throughout the states of Oregon and Washington.

Contact: Julie Brown, 541-346-3185, julbrown@uoregon.edu

Links: Northwest Construction magazine, http://northwest.construction.com/

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