OVERVIEW
The University of Arkansas Windgate Studio + Design Center was designed to support creativity, collaboration, and student success through high-performance building design. Completed in January 2023, the 140,000-square-foot facility serves as the new home of the University of Arkansas School of Art, providing flexible studio, gallery, classroom, and collaboration spaces filled with natural daylight.
Entegrity partnered with the project team to provide building modeling, sustainability consulting, building testing, building envelope testing, and commissioning services, helping the project achieve LEED v4 BD+C Silver Certification.
SCOPE
- 140,000-square-foot higher education arts facility
- LEED v4 BD+C Silver certification
- Building modeling
- Sustainability consulting
- Building testing
- Building envelope testing
- Commissioning
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
- Achieved LEED v4 BD+C Silver Certification
- Modeled 30% energy savings compared to ASHRAE 90.1-2010
- Reduced indoor water use by 33%, saving approximately 260,000 gallons annually
- Reduced outdoor water use by more than 50% through native landscaping
- Diverted 82% of construction waste from landfills
- Improved occupant comfort through daylighting, individual thermal controls, and high-efficiency LED lighting
THE IMPACT
The Windgate Studio + Design Center demonstrates how sustainable building strategies can enhance the learning environment while reducing long-term operating costs. By integrating daylighting, efficient building systems, and flexible learning spaces, the project supports both occupant well-being and the University of Arkansas’ commitment to environmental stewardship.
