Building on Old Main’s Sustainable Foundation

May 2, 2014

Old Main was green before it was cool. As the restoration of the UA's first and oldest building continues, it's interesting to note that the building's exterior shows very little wear thanks to the sustainability-minded architect who drew up the plans for Old Main. Those features included shady porches that protected the core from more than a century of intense sun and drenching monsoons. They worked so well that the many of the original windows are in pristine condition. Architects are following in the footsteps of the original builders throughout the building’s restoration by bringing the lighting, cooling and electrical systems into the 21st century while keeping the charm of architect James Miller Creighton’s original vision.

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