Newcomb Hall awarded LEED Silver

The Newcomb Hall Renovation at Washington & Lee University has been awarded LEED® Silver, established by the U.S. Green Building Council and verified by the Green Building Certification Institute (GBCI). LEED is the nation’s preeminent program for the design, construction and operation of high performance green buildings. This is the first LEED® Silver Certification for the University.

Newcomb Hall is the westernmost of five buildings comprising the Colonnade that forms the heart of the Washington and Lee University campus.  As part of the Colonnade, the building is historically significant and, among other distinctions, is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. G&HA preserved most of the historic fabric of the existing building. The character and style of the existing building was maintained on the exterior, and the interiors were upgraded to current standards within the limits of preserving and maintaining the existing historic integrity and character of the individual spaces and of the building as a whole.

Red brick building with tall white columns stands on a grassy hill. Sunlight filters through trees on the left, casting shadows on the lawn. The sky is partly cloudy, adding depth and contrast to the scene. The architecture appears classical and academic, characteristic of Newcomb Hall, which boasts LEED Silver certification for its sustainable design.

Modern building with tall glass windows and white stone pillars, curved facade, and flat roof. Serving as an Education Center, it features a manicured green lawn and concrete path in front. Blue sky overhead, with city buildings faintly visible in the distant background—a space dedicated to honoring Phyllis Galanti and Paul Galanti.