Living Center receives LEED® Silver status

The Holton-Hooker Learning and Living Center on the Allendale Campus has been awarded LEED® Silver certification by the U.S. Green Building Council, demonstrating Grand Valley's commitment to sustainable progress through innovative design and construction. 

LEED® certification is based on several factors, including site sustainability, water efficiency, energy use, materials and resources, environmental quality and innovation in design.

The four-story, 135,000-square-foot learning and living center opened in fall 2016. It houses approximately 500 students in 240 traditional-style bedroom units, and includes three classrooms, a computer lab and three faculty offices. It also includes a game room, outdoor recreational space, study spaces and laundry facilities. 

Currently, Grand Valley has 1.7 million square feet of LEED-certified structures – 24 sites and structures in total.

• 47% of GVSU facilities are at Gold Level
• 39% of GVSU facilities are at Silver Level
• 9% of GVSU facilities are at Platinum Level 
• 5% of GVSU facilities are at Certified Level