New Green Preschool

On Sunday, January 22nd, pre-schoolers and their parents glimpsed the new Grinnell College Preschool for the very first time. Once certification is completed, this will be the 9th LEED Certified green building on campus. Construction included the third geothermal system on campus. Other highlights include a 3.36 KW solar array, daylighting censors, occupancy sensors controlling lighting and HVAC systems, in floor heating, efficient lighting, heat recovery from exhausted air, energy star appliances, and dual flush toilets.