Join Us: Community Open Day at Fahy Commons
Muhlenberg College invites the community to an information session and guided tour of The Fahy Commons for Public Engagement and Innovation on the evening of January 10 to learn about sustainable design and building practices.By: Kristine Yahna Todaro Friday, December 8, 2023 11:59 AM
Community Open Day at The Fahy Commons for Public Engagement and Innovation takes place Wednesday, January 10, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at 2318 Chew Street, Allentown on Muhlenberg’s campus.
The College's newest academic building, Fahy Commons has earned regional, national and international honors for innovation and sustainability and is on track to be the first Living Building Challenge Core-certified structure in the world.
The event is free, open to the public and provides a unique opportunity to learn about sustainable design, renovation and building. It may be of particular interest to homeowners, architects, homebuilders and contractors, and those involved in sustainability efforts and organizations. Light refreshments will be provided.
During Open Day, attendees will have the opportunity to see and learn about Fahy Commons' sustainable design principles, including passive design, high-efficiency MEP and renewable systems, rainwater harvesting, low-toxicity and low-embodied carbon materials, zero-energy ready strategies, on-site restoration and carbon sequestration, as well as accessible and biophilic measures. The event aims to showcase the various strategies implemented in the building's construction.
The Open Day will feature a presentation by Eli Agia, project architect at Re:Vision Architecture; Angela Iraldi, sustainability consultant at Re:Vision; and Rick Waligora, capital projects manager at Muhlenberg College. Following the presentation, attendees will have the opportunity to take a guided tour of Fahy Commons and participate in a Q&A session.
Dedicated in April, Fahy Commons features more than 20,000 square feet of student programming and academic space including the Office of Community Engagement, Innovation & Entrepreneurship Program's Makerspace, Institute of Public Opinion, Division of Graduate and Continuing Education, Religious & Spiritual Life and new art studios and classroom spaces.
About Muhlenberg College
Founded in 1848, Muhlenberg is a highly selective, private liberal arts college offering baccalaureate and graduate programs. With an enrollment of nearly 2,000 students, Muhlenberg College is dedicated to shaping creative, compassionate, collaborative leaders through rigorous academic programs in the arts, humanities, natural sciences and social sciences; selected preprofessional programs, including accounting, business, education and public health; and progressive workforce-focused post-baccalaureate certificates and master’s degrees. Located in Allentown, Pennsylvania, approximately 90 miles west of New York City, Muhlenberg is a member of the Centennial Conference, competing in 23 varsity sports. Muhlenberg is affiliated with the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
