PROJECT CONTROL INC.

Elmhurst College West Hall, Elmhurst, ILRainwater Storage Piping installed in Courtyard

Project Control provided Project and Construction Management Services for the  the Elmhurst College New Student Residence Hall Complex (West Hall) which was completed in 2009.  This $24 Million project, (including Sitework & infrastructure) was awarded LEED Gold Certification by the USGBC.

Elmhurst College and its project team investigated and implemented creative solutions for West Hall due to the lack of available land for new buildings, adjacent parking, roads and the stringent local requirements for stormwater detention on the campus.

Design solutions included a holistic approach to integrating storm water management into both the building envelope and the surrounding landscape; permeable pavement parking lots with underground storm water detention; rain gardens and cisterns to capture and recycle rainwater; solar thermal roof panels; low-flow water fixtures; recycled materials such as brick and cement block; motion-sensitive lighting and exterior lighting design schemes to avoid light pollution; and low VOC finishes and renewable material selections such as FSC lumber, recycled carpet and vinyl flooring and Ecoslate roof tiles.

Initially the sustainability goal of this project was to achieve LEED Certification.  Project Control worked closely and cooperatively with the Owner, A/E, consultants and contractors to ultimately attain LEED Gold Certification.

Underground water detention system with rain gardens and permeable pavers for parking.

Native grasses and plants species used for landscaping.