Shady Side Academy
Rowe Hall & Study Center
Pittsburgh, PA
Following the completion of a master plan for the 132-acre upper school campus, Bowie Gridley Architects designed the first project, a renovation of historic Rowe Hall and the adjacent Study Center.
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Sustainable strategies included:
- Use of porous paving and innovative stormwater management system
- Use of recycled and locally produced materials
- Introduction of natural light to reduce energy consumption
- Renovation of HVAC systems
- Promotion of alternative transportation to the site.
- Working with a locally based sustainable design consultant, BGA implemented a series of design strategies to obtain LEED Gold certification of the project