The Koelbel Building at the University of Colorado Leeds School of Business in Boulder has earned  LEED Gold Certification after undergoing a $38 million, 65,000-sq.-ft. expansion and
100,000-sq.-ft. renovation.

Designed by ARC/Architectural Resources Cambridge and Davis Partnership Architects, the Koelbel Building was awarded LEED-NCv2.1 Gold Certification with 44 points. 

"Since this is a project that did not start out seeking any certification, this is a huge accomplishment for all of us who were involved in the project," says Robert H. Quigley, AIA, principal, ARC/Architectural Resources Cambridge.

The Koelbel building officially opened to students and faculty last October. The ARC/Davis Partnership Team developed a modern, sustainable design that not only adheres to strict environmental and energy conservation standards, but also enhances the learning experience by facilitating growth, curiosity and interaction.

The new Koelbel Building includes the addition of new classrooms outfitted with the latest technology, team study rooms, a business conference center, new offices for business research centers and faculty, program administration offices for undergraduate and graduate programs, as well as expanded common spaces. The addition and renovation also included a two-story library with an "information commons," a coffee house style space with lounge furniture, computers, email stations and a full coffee bar.