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Accelerating to Zero Tour at Pitt Recreation and Wellness Center

Accelerating to Zero Tour at Pitt Recreation and Wellness Center

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March 12, 2026
8:30 AM – 11:00 AM

Pitt Recreation & Wellness Center, 3921 O'Hara St., Pittsburgh

  • GBA Members and 2030 Partners – $15.00
  • Non Members – $30.00
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Accelerating to Zero (A to Z): Tour at the Pitt Recreation and Wellness Center 

 

Join GBA, the Pittsburgh 2030 District, University of Pittsburgh, evolveEA, and other project team members for a guided tour of the University of Pittsburgh’s new Recreation & Wellness Center. The 270,000 square foot facility includes a 28,000 square foot green roof; bird-friendly glass; and biophilic elements including natural materials, plants, a swimming pool, and more. The project exemplifies Pitt Sustainability Plan goals including prioritizing energy performance, occupant health and comfort; rooftop solar; and type and source of materials, including nontoxic and low-emitting.  
 
This tour will explore how sustainability goals were integrated into the building’s design and construction. Attendees will learn about the rainwater management system, collaborations throughout the design process, mobility benefits and amenities, and the adjacent outdoor Panther Overlook. As part of a LEED Master Site, the tour of this LEED Gold-pursuant building will include key decision moments in the certification process that shaped both the building and its relationship to the rest of Pitt’s campus.
 
University of Pittsburgh (Owner/Project Manager), Moody Nolan (Architect), Mascaro Construction (Contractor), Barton Malow (Construction Partner), evolveEA (Sustainability Consultant), Scalo Solar (Solar Installer), Intrepid Engineers (Civil/Structural) 

 

Participants Will 

  1. Receive an overview of key materials and products strategies used in the project to support sustainability, performance, and occupant wellbeing

  2. Gain insight into how LEED Materials & Resources credits influenced material selections for the large, high-use campus facility

  3. Hear from the project team about material transparency, sourcing, and life-cycle considerations in achieving high-performance building outcomes

  4. Accelerate to Zero: Discuss how the project aligns with University of Pittsburgh as well as Pittsburgh 2030 District and Resilient Community goals of carbon, energy, and water reduction, and improved indoor air quality 

 

More About Materials & Resources Week

Join GBA for a week-long focus on the materials, products, systems, and innovations that are shaping the built environment. Throughout the week, participants will engage in expert-led deep dives, interactive sessions, and site- or product- focused learning opportunities that spotlight the lifecycle of building materials, from sourcing to performance, reuse, and impact. 

 

Discover more events happening this week by visiting the Materials & Resources Week Home Page. 

 

Geared toward architects, designers, buildings, and sustainability professionals, this week offers rich opportunities to connect with peers and industry leaders, share challenges and solutions, and discover emerging strategies that support a healthier, more resilient, and more responsible built environment.