Turning Green Into Gold

John R. Howard Hall has earned the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification for environmentally friendly design from the U.S. Green Building Council. The 50,000-square-foot academic building is the latest example of Lewis & Clark's commitment to sustainable building practices. Howard Hall joins approximately 40 other comparably rated buildings across the country.

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Above: Howard Hall is designed to capture and filter storm water runoff from its roofs--just one of many green features that helped the building earn a LEED Gold.