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New Health Sciences building set to include sustainability features

By Vinny Porco

The construction of the University of Louisville’s upcoming “Health Sciences Simulation Center and Collaboration Hub” at the corner of E. Chestnut Street and S. Preston Street will feature several exciting sustainability efforts.

These features were presented by architects and other professionals from the design company Perkins&Will during the Wednesday, Sept. 24 virtual meeting of the U of L Sustainability Council. The Louisville Cardinal was in attendance at the meeting.

Perkins&Will Associate Douglas Pierce began by showcasing the building’s “solar screen” window fixtures. He explained that the screens would be installed for several purposes.