UW building is transformed into green facility

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Story Published: Sep 1, 2010 at 4:00 AM MST

Story Updated: Sep 1, 2010 at 4:00 AM MST

LARAMIE, Wyo. (AP) — The Bim Kendall House on the University of Wyoming campus has been transformed from a 1950s prairie-style office building into a modern, sustainable facility.

The Kendall House is home to the UW Environment and Natural Resources Program that houses the Haub School, Ruckelshaus Institute and Wyoming Conservation Corps.

The building's green attributes includes: A passive ventilation system in lieu of a traditional electrically-powered system; recycled materials such as carpet tiles made from pop bottles and the entryway flooring made from used car tires; energy efficient windows and new insulation in the original building to maximize energy efficiency.

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