Student Recreation and Wellness Center

The vibrant atmosphere of the Student Recreation and Wellness Center at the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh owes much to the natural beauty of the adjacent Fox River, and preserving the river’s ecological health was a major focus in the Center’s design and construction. Erosion-control strategies during construction protected the river from construction-induced sedimentation. Runoff and site disturbance are minimized by pervious paving, collection and release of roof runoff into onsite rain gardens, and limitations on paved parking. Site paving is shaded to reduce heat-island effects; native plantings reduce irrigation and fertilization requirements.

The building’s generous fenestration delivers panoramic river views as well as natural lighting to many occupied spaces, reducing electrical loads and fostering a dynamic indoor environment for students, staff, and faculty. Tinted, low-E glazing optimizes efficiency of the building envelope; energy costs are further reduced by energy performance optimization of building systems. More than half of construction waste was recycled or reused, and building materials including steel, concrete, carpet, door and window frames, and millwork contain significant recycled content. The majority of wood-based materials are Forest Stewardship Council certified, and 20% of building materials are regionally manufactured.
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