Sustainability at NSCCZero Net Energy Building
NSCC's state-of-the-art Health Professions & Student Services Building, the Commonwealth's first state-owned Zero Net Energy building, demonstrates on multiple levels NSCC's commitment to sustainability. The facility is a green building prototype that meets LEED Gold certification requirements.
Breaking Ground
The college broke ground on the building in November of 2009, hoping to lead the way to a cleaner future. Completed in October, 2011, the Health Professions & Student Services Building covers 58,000 square feet; consolidating all the college's health programs as well as student and administrative support services, offering a welcoming gateway for new and returning students. Its three stories contain five general academic instruction spaces, as well as nursing, physical and occupational therapy, radiology, respiratory and surgical care, and animal sciences classrooms.
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What is LEED?
![]() Developed by the U.S. Green Building Council, LEED is internationally recognized green building certification system. More Information > Building Terminology ![]() Confused by some of the terms or technology that went into our new Green Building? Check out our Glossary for an explanation. |