World's Largest Net-Zero Building Will Call South Carolina Home

Apparently, even a staunchly conservative state like South Carolina appreciates the money-saving efficiency of a green building. When the University of South Carolina’s Darla Moore School of Business is completed in 2013, it’s expected to bear the title of largest net-zero building in the world. School officials and the building’s designers hope that it will set a new standard for innovation and energy efficiency in higher-education facilities.

In addition to a trading room with stock market ticker boards, a 500-seat lecture and performance hall, and classrooms outfitted with advanced telepresence technology, the new Moore School of Business will feature a green turf to reduce heat and improve energy efficiency–one of a myriad of green elements that will allow the building to qualify for both a LEED Platinum and Net-Zero rating. Net-Zero means that the building will generate as much energy as it consumes.

“This new building is an incredible opportunity for the Moore School,” said Dean Hildy Teegen. “Not only will we be designing a facility that will enhance learning, research, and collaboration with other organizations, we will also be raising the bar for innovation and energy efficiency in higher education facilities. Our goal is for others to join us and become sustainable enterprises, as well.”

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Debbie C.

6:58AM PDT on Mar 30, 2012

It sounds like South Carolina knows how to get ahead of the ball in the game. Now, maybe other schools will follow their lead!!

send a green star

Kristina C.

12:39PM PST on Mar 1, 2012

Kudos for South Carolina - a nice surprise!

Maybe other universities should use their own resources and let their future architects and designers and engineers come up with green plans for their facilities. It certainly would be a good start.

Sandi C.

3:24PM PST on Feb 29, 2012

NOTED!

Lydia P.

11:18AM PST on Feb 29, 2012

This is remarkable. These students are applying their ideals to practical situations in real life. We need to make this mandatory for all government facilities and then bring the price down so that home owners can share in this too.

Brenda T.

11:20AM PST on Feb 28, 2012

Good news!

Tim C.

11:18AM PST on Feb 27, 2012

federico b.

10:11AM PST on Feb 27, 2012

bella notizia

patricia m l.

6:35AM PST on Feb 27, 2012

Great news!

Donna H.