Adam Joseph Lewis Center for Environmental Studies
Photo Courtesy of Oberlin College This solar-powered building has earned national acclaim as a showcase for green building technologies and operating systems. Photovoltaic panels on the center's roof and parking pavilion capture renewable energy from the sun and south-facing windows allow for passive solar heating. Indoors, a specially engineered wetland called the Living Machine purifies non-potable wastewater for reuse in toilets and the landscape. Flows of energy and cycling of materials are monitored and displayed by a sophisticated system (150+ sensors) that gives real-time feedback, teaching about sustainability in the built environment.
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122 Elm Street, Oberlin, OH 44074
Photo Courtesy of Oberlin College
This solar-powered building has earned national acclaim as a showcase for green building technologies and operating systems. Photovoltaic panels on the center's roof and parking pavilion capture renewable energy from the sun and south-facing windows allow for passive solar heating. Indoors, a specially engineered wetland called the Living Machine purifies non-potable wastewater for reuse in toilets and the landscape. Flows of energy and cycling of materials are monitored and displayed by a sophisticated system (150+ sensors) that gives real-time feedback, teaching about sustainability in the built environment.
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Economics Department Open House
Sun, May 25, 2025 10am to 12pm
Green EDGE Fund Ice Cream Sandwich Banquet
Sat, May 3, 2025 3pm to 5pm
Adam Joseph Lewis Center for Environmental Studies
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Thu, Apr 24, 2025 12:15pm to 1:15pm
Adam Joseph Lewis Center for Environmental Studies, Hallock Auditorium
Careers in Conservation Panel
Tue, Apr 15, 2025 7pm to 8pm
Adam Joseph Lewis Center for Environmental Studies, Hallock Auditorium
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