Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo was hoping to renovate its out-of-date Sangren Hall, but instead built a larger, more efficient and greener version. Designed by SHW Group to achieve LEED Gold certification, Sangren Hall is a powerhouse for education with a green roof, lots of energy efficiency strategies and a photovoltaic system to provide for some of its demand. The 230,000-square-foot, four-story facility features 50 classrooms with 2,435 instructional seats, two 200-seat auditoriums, an education library, a grants and research center, offices and clinical space. Located at the heart of campus, almost every student passes through its doors at some point during the year and welcoming cafe and event space makes it a great place to meet up for study or socializing.

Sangren Hall literally sits in the center of the campus and also serves as the heart which all students and faculty can enjoy.