Georgetown in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Sustainability at Georgetown University
A LEED Gold Athletic Center
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 9, 2022
1. Sustainability at Georgetown University Marker
The John R. Thompson Jr. Intercollegiate Athletic Center (the Thompson Center) is a LEED Gold certified sports center completed in 2016.
The Thompson Center outperforms conventional buildings by using 38% less potable water and 29% less energy while simultaneously providing more fresh air indoors.
To increase water sustainability, a 10,000 gallon underground cistern collects stormwater runoff and uses this captured water to serve the lower level water closets and urinals.
The building also has a green roof and permeable pavers, which help retain rainwater and reduce water pollution. Some water that falls on the building and its surrounding site is also channeled to the rain garden in the center of the bus turnaround. The rain garden helps to filter and clean the rainwater and protect the health of the Potomac Watershed.
Erected by Georgetown University. (Marker Number 7.)
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Environment • Sports. A significant historical year for this entry is 2016.
Location. 38° 54.416′ N, 77° 4.623′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Georgetown. Marker is on West Road just west of Library Walk
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. For God And Country (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Sustainability at Georgetown University (about 500 feet away, measured in a direct line); a different marker also named Sustainability at Georgetown University (about 600 feet away); Leo J. O'Donovan, S.J., Hall (about 600 feet away); Sustainability at Georgetown (about 700 feet away); Martin J. O'Gara, S.J. (approx. 0.2 miles away); Rafik B. Hariri Building (approx. 0.2 miles away); Anne Marie Becraft Hall (approx. 0.2 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Northwest Washington.
Photographed By Devry Becker Jones (CC0), December 9, 2022
2. Sustainability at Georgetown University Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on January 30, 2023. It was originally submitted on December 9, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 64 times since then and 10 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 9, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
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