The Collins College of Hospitality Management's New Building Earns Prestigious Leed Gold Certification

First academic building at Cal Poly Pomona to receive LEED Gold Certification from the United States Green Building Council

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. April 25, 2016

POMONA, CA. April 25, 2016 - The Collins College of Hospitality Management at Cal Poly Pomona announced that its newly opened building, which houses the program's nationally ranked graduate program, was awarded a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Gold certification from the United States Green Building Council.

Building 80 at The Collins College is the first academic building to receive LEED Gold certification at Cal Poly Pomona.

“Being able to achieve LEED Gold certification is an indication of how serious The Collins College is dedicated to its social commitment to the environment,” said Project Manager Andrew Naranjo. “At the same time, we are contributing to Cal Poly Pomona's climate commitment and sustainability practices.”

The facility features shaded areas producing cooler environments, LED lighting to reduce energy consumption, restoration of 50% of the project site, maximized open space, incorporated use of natural day lighting, and reduction of water consumption.

Projects pursuing LEED certification earn points in all areas that address sustainability issues at all phases of development. One of four LEED certification rating levels is awarded to the project based on the number of points achieved: Certified, Silver, Gold and Platinum.

“The Collins College is honored to be recognized for this incredible achievement,” said Dean Lea Dopson. “Our commitment to sustainability throughout the expansion project aligns with The Collins College's mission and core values. Thanks to effective collaboration with HMC Architects, Gilbane Building Company, and Cal Poly Pomona's Facilities Management Department, our vision of constructing a state-of-the-art center of excellence that is resource efficient and environmentally friendly has become a reality.”

To learn more about the expansion project, visit The Collins College website here: http://www.cpp.edu/~collins/partners/expansion-and-upgrades.shtml

About The Collins College of Hospitality Management

The Collins College of Hospitality Management has the fourth largest hospitality and tourism management undergraduate degree program in the country with over 1,350 students, educated by a team of internationally recognized faculty. Its Master of Science degree program is ranked as one of the nation's top 10 hospitality and tourism graduate programs and is the only one in the state of California. The college is dedicated to advancing the field of hospitality management through its collaborative learn by doing approach, its profound appreciation of diverse backgrounds, ideas and cultures, and its strategic integration of scholarship, service and applied learning. The Collins College is a preeminent and global source of future leaders in the growing hospitality and tourism management industry.