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Home / Newsroom / Murphy Hall Renovation Earns LEED Silver Certification for Sustainability
The renovation of John Carroll University’s Murphy Hall residence hall has earned LEED Silver certification for sustainable features in its design, construction, and operation. Established by the U.S. Green Building Council, LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) is a green building certification program that recognizes best-in-class building strategies and practices. Murphy Hall is the University’s first LEED-certified building. Sustainable strategies and practices in the renovation include: new windows; a well-insulated building envelope; maintenance and re-use of the building shell; and energy-efficient lighting, electrical, and mechanical systems. Other features include electronically controlled low-flow plumbing fixtures and common area lighting, low-odor materials with recycled content, and multiple areas for recycling. The Murphy Hall renovation was completed in summer 2014. The re-designed space provides multiple living options for students, including triple and quad suites, singles, and larger double rooms. It also created more study and social gathering space for students, and allowed for more private bathroom facilities. Built in 1964, Murphy Hall is located in the University’s North Quad Historic District, which was recently added to the National Register of Historic Places. Visit the Murphy Hall Renovation website for more information on the project.