Drexel Green

	NEW RESIDENCE HALL 34th Street and Powelton Avenue 115,000 gross square feet of new construction within a budget of $42 million. The project team comprises of architects EM Architecture with ARUP/AUG, and Construction Manager, Intech Construction. The 34th Street Residence Hall, will be situated at the north end of the campus between Kelly Hall and Ross Commons. Low flow toilets and shower heads have been specified to reduce the use of water, daylight and views will provide the building occupants with a connection between indoor spaces and the outdoors. Communicating stairs are designed to encourage interactivity between floors and vertical travel. A green roof is being considered to insulate the building, manage storm water and reduce the heat island effect on the roof. Completion date: September 2009
	RECREATION CENTER 33rd and Market Streets 84,000 gross square feet of new construction within a budget of $41.6 million. The project team comprises of architects Sasaki Associates in association with Ewing Cole Engineers, Pennoni Associates, and construction manager, Turner Construction. The Recreation Center will be located along Market Street between 33rd and 34th Streets. The integral glass and metal panel façade together with light scopes on the roof will allow significant day lighting into the space providing enough light to eliminate the use of electric lights during the day in 87% of interior occupied space. A rainwater reuse system is being designed to manage storm water and reduce the amount of potable water used for flushing toilets. Construction waste management will be used to divert waste from disposal. Completion date: Fall 2009
	INTEGRATED SCIENCES BUILDING 33rd and Chestnut Streets 140,000 gross square feet of new construction within the budget of $69 million. The project team comprises of the architectural firm of Diamond and Schmitt Architects, Inc. of Toronto, Ontario, in association with H2L2 Architecture/Planning/Interior Design of Philadelphia and Construction Manager, Gilbane. The new five-story Integrated Sciences Building will be located at the northeast corner of 33rd and Chestnut Streets. The building will include a living, filtering wall to improve indoor air quality. Enhanced commissioning is being considered to assist in optimizing energy performance. The project will be designed to meet a silver LEED rating. Completion date: 2010
	DREXEL SMART HOUSE A student-led, multidisciplinary project to construct an urban home to serve as a "living laboratory" for exploring cutting edge design and technology. Participants conduct research and develop designs in the areas of environment, energy, interaction, health, and lifestyle with the ultimate goal of improving quality of life in the urban residential setting. Click here for more information.

	DREXEL PARK 32nd Street and Powelton Avenue Brownfield Redevelopment: The former Consolidated Laundry industrial site has been redeveloped into open green space serving as a recreational facility for both Drexel’s students and the Powelton community. Construction on the 2.5 acres, $500,000 project, began in Fall 2007 and was completed on September 30, 2008. The park includes more than 45 trees, walking paths, lighting, and benches.