GALLOGLY EVENT CENTER
In addition to being home to the NCAA Division II and Rocky
Mountain Athletic Conference-member UCCS Mountain Lions, the
27,000 square foot center will also serve as a multi-purpose venue
for all-campus events.
LEED Gold
Certified
for New Construction
The Gallogly Event
Center earned 41
points for LEED Gold
certification
Located in the heart of campus, the event center is home to the UCCS
Mountain Lion athletic teams and serves as a hub for community events and
conferences. It also cements the university’s commitment to the broader
community with space that will be available for concerts, lectures, meetings
and other community needs.
UCCS purchased 531,756 kWh of
renewable energy
credits, which represents 70% of
the building’s electricity use for
two years. This purchase will help
to save up to 594,961 lbs. of
carbon
dioxide emissions into the
atmosphere
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
Green Feature Highlights
Sustainable Sites
Materials and Resources
Access to public/campus transportation
 Bicycle storage and changing rooms
 Preservation of 26,500 square feet of
dedicated open space on the campus to
remain for the lifetime of the building
 High development density with residential
zones within 1/2 mile and 12 basic services
 Reflective roof to reduce solar absorption
 One preferred parking space for low-emitting
and fuel efficient vehicle has been provided
on site which represents 5% of the total on-site
parking
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On site-recycling receptacles for paper,
plastic, cardboard, glass and metals
Construction waste recycling diverted
over 69% of construction materials from
landfill
Over 30% of the total building materials
value is comprised of products that have
been extracted, harvested or
recovered, as well as manufactured
within 500 miles of the project site
12.5% of total building materials content,
by value, manufactured using recycled
materials.
Energy and Atmosphere
Building designed to be 29% more energy
efficient than baseline building
 Green power—70% of the building's electricity
usage is being provided for 2 years by
renewable sources through the purchase of
renewable energy credits
 Commissioning of building systems to ensure
performance
 Window treatments including low-e and fritted
glass and sunshades to reduce solar gain
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Indoor Environmental Quality
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Low-chemical paints, adhesives, sealants,
carpets, and composite wood products
Construction Indoor Air Management
Outdoor air delivery monitoring through
CO2 sensors
Water Efficiency
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Efficient plumbing fixtures projected to
reduce building water use by 47%
Water efficient landscape, no
permanent irrigation
Innovation
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Exemplary performance for maximizing
open space
Exceed 40% in water use reduction
Exemplary performance for green power
LEED Education/Public Awareness
Program