Gophers Awarded LEED Silver
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The University of Minnesota Gophers’ new 58,800-seat football stadium has been awarded LEED Silver by the USGBC.   The Minneapolis venue was designed by Populous is officially named ‘TCF Bank Stadium’ and hosted its first game on September 12th to rave reviews from fans and players.
During a two year construction period, general contracted by M.A. Mortensen Construction Co., the following sustainable features were incorporated:
- 90% recycled steel, primarily locally produced
- A high Albedo roof system
- Low-VOC paint, carpet, sealants and adhesives.
- A comprehensive storm water management system that harvests, filters and drains runoff to the Mississippi River.
The project also achieved a 50% reduction of potable water use in landscaping (30% indoor use reduction) and diverted 98 percent of construction waste from landfills. Further, in a testament to the true sustainable nature of the facility, it can be expanded to just over 80,000 seats.
Take a virtual tour of this impressive stadium at http://stadium.gophersports.com.
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