Georgetown in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)
Sustainability at Georgetown
A LEED Gold Student Center
The Healy Family Student Center (HFSC), a LEED Gold certified building, opened its doors in 2014 as Georgetown's new "living room" providing social and study space for students.
HFSC's living green wall improves indoor air quality, increases human wellbeing and may reduce heating and cooling costs through temperature regulation.
A solar shading system on south-facing windows optimizes between daylight and heat gain, while a skylight brings additional daylight into the building's Great Room.
The rain garden on the southwest corner manages stormwater runoff from the roof and terrace, improving health of the Potomac River by reducing pollution.
Erected by Georgetown University.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Education • Environment • Horticulture & Forestry. A significant historical year for this entry is 2014.
Location. 38° 54.373′ N, 77° 4.486′ W. Marker is in Northwest Washington in Washington, District of Columbia. It is in Georgetown. It is on Tondorf Road Northwest just north of Prospect Street Northwest, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 3700 Tondorf Rd NW, Washington DC 20057, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in the Washington Metropolitan Area. It is also in the American Northeast, in the Upper South, in the Mid-Atlantic, in the Tidewater, and in the Chesapeake Bay Region. Globally, it is in the North Atlantic Region, North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance
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Credits. This page was last revised on April 22, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 22, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 184 times since then and 13 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 22, 2024, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
