Congratulations again Palmer and Piccolo Hall residents for also winning WFU CCN2013 by reducing their water consumption by 35.1%, saving 16,823 gallons of water! Wake Forest was among the top 5 schools with greatest average percent reduction in water!

Total energy saved at WFU 74,789 kWh
Total water saved at WFU 139,196 gallons

The top 6 energy conserving residence halls

The top 6 water conserving residence halls

Claire Nagy-Kato
Energy Intern
Office of Energy Management
Wake Forest University

Ravish Paul
Energy Manager
Office of Energy Management
Wake Forest University

Welcome to the North Dining Hall site!

A new dining facility is coming to North Campus to increase the number of available dining options available in this area.  The new facility will provide three exciting food venues for North Campus as well as a small convenience store.

Opening January 2014

Construction work is now underway and the anticipated completion date for this new dining venue is in the Winter of 2013.  The project area for this construction work is adjacent to the northeast corner of Q Lot next to the two new residence halls.  

We apologize in advance for any inconvenience this construction work may cause but please bear with us as we begin this very important project that will truly benefit the Wake Forest Experience.

Paul M. Borick, AIA, LEED AP BD+C
Wake Forest University – Senior Project Manager

What you need to know:

Mold spores are ubiquitous.  They are located indoors and outdoors just about everywhere on earth. Mold can easily travel indoors through open doors and windows as well as on clothing and shoes.

To help prevent mold growth:

• Do not open windows while heating or cooling units are operating.  This will cause condensation and may contribute to mold growth.
• Do not leave wet or damp clothes, towels or shoes in closets.  Set them out on a drying rack until completely dry.
• Do not place potted plants or any other source of moisture on or around heating and cooling units.
• If you see mold, immediately call Residence Life and Housing or Facilities and Campus Services to have the area treated.

Health Effects of Mold:

Since mold spores are present in our surroundings, it is impossible to prevent exposure.  There are even molds that naturally grow on human skin, unbeknownst to the host.  Most people have little to no reaction to mold, although some people who suffer from allergies may have increased sensitivity, as is noted in the following article from the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine.

Office of Environmental Health & Safety
wfuehs@wfu.edu
336.758.EHAS 

As we look forward to time away from campus, each of you can help to conserve energy during the break with just a few simple steps before you leave for the holidays.

Before leaving for any extended period, please:

• Shut down desktop and laptop computers unless instructed otherwise by IS or administrative staff. If your computer, speakers, phone charger, etc., are all on one power strip, turn off the power strip after shutting down your computer.
• Unplug nonessential equipment such as copiers, fax machines, printers, scanners, and chargers. Most equipment draws electricity even when turned off.
• Unplug all appliances, including coffee makers, microwaves, televisions, and radios. Like office equipment, many appliances use electricity even when turned off.
• Turn off office lights and as much public lighting as possible in hallways, bathrooms, break rooms, and conference rooms.
• Check windows to make sure they are tightly closed and locked.
• Check faucets in bathrooms and break rooms to make sure they are completely turned off and not dripping.
• If you work in a lab with variable air volume fume hoods, shut the sash completely (just as you should any time the hood is not in use).
• Call in any leaks or maintenance issues to the Facilities & Campus Services Customer Service Center at 336.758.4255

These tips will help keep your building safe and energy-efficient over the holidays. Conservation is a team effort!

Want to continue making an impact? Try these tips at home!

Wishing you a very happy holiday season!

If you will be a commuting student returning from abroad and seeking an on-campus commuter permit for the spring semester, please come to the Parking and Transportation Office after January 2, 2013. These permits will not be offered online. You will need to have your WFUID and your vehicle license plate registration card readily available to register your vehicle. These permits are $250 for the spring semester and expire May 31, 2013.

If you will be a commuter student and you want the free permit (Satellite Parking) or off-campus parking at Winston Salem First Assembly ($150 for the spring semester), you may order your permit online and come to the Parking and Transportation Office with your WFUID for pick up. Please note that these permits expire May 31, 2013.

Please become familiar with the Parking Rules and Regulations for any changes that may have occurred while you were abroad.

If you need assistance or have additional questions, please contact the Parking & Transportation office at 336.758.PARK.

Welcome Back!
Alex Crist
Director, Parking & Transportation

Congratulations Bostwick & Johnson Hall residents for winning the WFU CCN2012 by reducing their electrical energy use by 12.2%!

Congratulations Collins Hall residents for winning WFU CCN2012 by reducing their water consumption by 16.2%!

Total Energy Saved at WFU 8,445 kWh
Total Water Saved at WFU 104,706 gallons (one of the top 5 schools in water conservation)
Total Energy saved in 1191 buildings entering the competition all over the US: 1,739,746 kWh resulting in a reduction of 2,642,287 lbs. of CO2 with a saving of $157,925

Collectively CCN2012 saved enough energy to take 151 average sized homes off the electrical grid for 1 year!

CCN2012 was the first time WFU participated in a Residence Hall conservation competition and our students responded very favorably.

WFU was one of the top 5 reducers of water in this competition out of all the schools competing. One of the most positive aspects seen of our WFU student body was the number of students listed on the Energy Dashboard who committed to conserve - 3,456. By committing to conserve through their social media accounts, students show their interest in being more responsible citizens of the world. 

Commitments to Conserve:

Collins 474
South Hall 256
Bostwick and Johnson 368
Babcock 751
Luter 781

Total Freshman Residence Halls 2630
Total other buildings 826
Total all campus 3456
 

Want to see more of the Results and party pictures??

Students, faculty and staff watched the competition with keen interest from March 30th to April 20th. In the beginning, several students thought that South Hall would have the advantage because of more modern building systems. Since  the competition is only for the elements that can be affected by students themselves, we explained this was not the case. Heating or cooling were not considered during the competition as they are supplied from the campus physical plants. The competition was only about which residence hall students could conserve the most with activities such as turning off lighting, turning off plug loads and reducing the consumption of electricity and water.

Facilities & Campus Services and Residence Life & Housing partnered in some of the programs for promoting CCN2012. The light bulb swap program was effective when students were asked to swap their incandescent bulbs with CFL bulbs. The bulbs had a tag explaining the competition and the website information. Informational t- shirts were distributed to the student leaders who went and talked to others door to door to explain the significance of the competition.

During the first two weeks, usage was lower than the baseline and, by the third week, climbing usage levels began to average closer to the baseline. Some results were impacted by the fact that, although the newer buildings had more efficient systems, they had less occupant control.

We have learned a lot regarding communication with our students and staff from this experience. Residence Hall Captains have also learned what steps they need to take in the future to be more effective in their communication and outreach programs. Facilities & Campus Services would like to thank all the freshman students for participating and Residence Life & Housing for helping students with day-to-day activities. 

We look forward to this competition next year with more fun, enthusiasm and love for our planet.

Ravish Paul
Energy Manager, WFU

Read the article on Inside WFU or check out the news feature on News 14 Carolina!

• View the Live Construction Webcam

Welcome!

Soon, two new residence halls will emerge on North Campus to provide much needed on-campus housing accommodations. These two new residence halls are well situated on North Campus with commanding views back to Main Campus and Wait Chapel.

Opening August 2013

Paul M. Borick, AIA, LEED AP BD+C
Wake Forest University – Senior Project Manager

Read the University Announcement

• View the Live Construction Webcam

Progress! We’re right on track to open fall semester 2013. The “2011 big dig” went quite well. In conjunction with the Carroll Weathers road relocation project we successfully rebuilt roads and reconnected all site utilities around the Farrell Hall project site. In August we literally dug in with as many as nine excavating machines. Placement of footings and basement wall wrapped up in late fall of 2011 and we reached our goal of setting structural steel up to the attic floor by Jan of 2012.

February, March and April of 2012 look to be very busy onsite with placement of concrete deck slabs, the beginning of the exterior wall studs and prep work for masonry. Large attic mounted HVAC equipment – in production offsite – will be tucked to campus and gently lofted by crane to the top deck before our roof in placement begins.

Thanks again to the entire campus community for your patience and understanding during the construction process. 

Ryan F. Swanson, AIA, NCARB, LEED AP BD+C
Wake Forest University Architect