UMKC Student Union receives Gold LEED Certification
Tuesday, May 24th, 2011
The University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) is pleased to announce that the UMKC Student Union has officially been certified as a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design [LEED] Gold project. The new building, which opened in August 2010 and has received several architectural and environmental awards, features public transportation access, storm water control, natural lighting, skylights, high ceilings, a central stairway and a 6,300-square-foot multi-purpose area that is divisible into four rooms.
Other features of the Student Union include:
- A food court with four dining venues chosen by students — Chick-fil-A Express, Baja Fresh Mexican Grill, SubConnection and Jazzman’s Cafe & Bakery with a performance stage area
- A two-story bookstore
- 10,000 square-feet of space dedicated to student organizations
- 329-seat theater
- Open three-story skylit central stairway
