CHAMPIONS CENTER

PROJECT OVERVIEW

LEED Certified Gold

Northwest Exterior View

LEED Status LEED Certified Gold	UMass Project Planner Ludmilla Pavlova-Gillham	Designer / Architect JCJ Architecture
Timeline August 2013 - August 2015	UMass Project Manager Cleve Carrens	Construction Manager Whiting-Turner Contracting Company
Address 190 Commonwealth Avenue Amherst, MA 01003-9398	UMBA Project Manager PMA Consultants, LLC.

The $29.9 million, 55,000 S.F. John Francis Kennedy Champions Center provides dedicated practice and training facilities for the UMass Men’s and Women’s Basketball teams, and serves as the home for intramural basketball championships,

The first level includes two full-size basketball courts and five smaller practice courts, along with a player’s lounge, locker rooms, sports medicine and weight training rooms, theater, dining area, laundry facilities, and equipment storage. The second floor houses office and conference space for program administration. An entry foyer, complete with a VIP lounge and balcony, overlooks the practice courts below.

The Champions Center is located adjacent to the Mullins Center, and connected to the main arena via an enclosed walkway. The two-story Legacy Hall facing Commonwealth Avenue contains memorabilia, electronic displays, and special exhibits dedicated to the history of the UMass Amherst Basketball program. The project achieved LEED Gold Certification.

SUSTAINABLE FEATURES

Sustainable Sites

Walkable to several basic campus services, including a sports arena, recreation center, and hotel
Compact building footprint maximizes open green space
65% of the site’s natural habitat was protected and restored
124% of the roof surface has a high Solar Reflectance Index that mitigates heat island effect
Water efficient landscaping utilizes drought-tolerant, native plant species and requires no permanent irrigation methods
Easy access to four PVTA bus stops
Bike storage with shower and changing facilities provided onsite

Water Efficiency

36% reduction in potable water use via low-flow plumbing fixtures

Energy & Atmosphere

Solar-ready design for future rooftop array
Overall energy reduction by 14%
Façade combines transparent curtainwall system with translucent polycarbonate panels to maximize natural daylight and views
Eliminated/minimized emission of compound that contribute to the ozone depletion and gloval climate change

Materials & Resources

84% of building materials were extracted, processed, and manufactured regionally
Diverted 91% of construction wastes from landfill
43% of new construction materials utilize recycled content
Comprehensive university recycling program

Indoor Environmental Air Quality

Dedicated outdoor air system monitors temperature and adjusts intake and exhaust rates accordingly
Implemented an Indoor Environmental Air Quality Plan during construction to promote worker health and safety
Individual lighting and thermal comfort controls allow users to make adjustments for optimal comfort
Low-VOC flooring, paints, adhesives, coatings, and sealants