Furman University
Science Building Addition and Renovation
Greenville, South Carolina 
Education > Science Lab
General Contracting, Preconstruction
Marking the first project Rodgers has constructed for Furman, the Charles H. Townes Center for Science is one of the most innovative science and research facilities in the Carolinas. Sustainability issues and the overuse of the world's resources were concerns addressed in Furman University's Strategic Plan for this project. In keeping with that commitment to sustainability, the complex is designed to achieve LEED® certification from the U.S. Green Building Council. LABS21 guidelines (dedicated to improving the environmental performance of U.S. laboratories) have been followed in the construction of the new buildings as well as in the renovation of Plyler Hall.
But more than simply adhering to LEED® and LABS21 guidelines, the Townes Center for Science will become a pedagogical device itself. This living model of sustainability processes and systems will help students embrace conservation of resources, sustainable growth practices and the protection of our environment. The new construction added two buildings totaling 75,105 square feet to the existing 138,300 square-foot Plyler Hall.
Phase 1 involved the construction of two new halls to provide space for earth and environmental sciences and physics (north hall) and chemistry and biology (south hall) and the renovation of the north end of Plyler Hall. Phase 2 involved the renovation of the middle and south end of Plyler Hall to provide additional classroom, laboratory and office space, a science library and a ‘community concourse' for all four departments. Special features unique to this project include a chilled beam HVAC system. As of early 2006, there were only two such systems.
Greenville Regional Office, LEED
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