Academic and Student Recreation Center

Portland State University’s existing Center for Advanced Technology was replaced by a spacious new energy efficient facility. The five story building houses a new student recreation center, academic space, office, retail and parking. The building features a multitude of energy conserving measures:

• Daylighting and variable speed pumps for on demand heating and cooling.
• Lighting fixtures more efficient than code.
• Rainwater harvesting system with low-flow fixtures provide 85% water savings compared to a standard building.
• Well water cooling system.
• Well water source heat pump system.
• Temperature control linked to occupancy sensors.
• Flexible gymnasium ventilation system.
• Building Automation System directed reduction of air flow in natatorium at optimal times.