Memorial Union Goes Green Just Before VEISHEA
Student project turns a roof on the 1928 building green.
Iowa State University's Memorial Union, a turn of the 20th century building, received a 21st century look just in time for VEISHEA. Members of the ISU Horticulture and Landscape clubs worked through the cold rain on Friday to turn a roof over a service wing green. (click here for photos) Miles Thompson, a senior studying horticulture, designed and led the student project. Thompson said he helped build a similar green roof project at Horticulture Hall and wanted to try another because of his interest in sustainability projects. “I really liked the experience I had with the first one and thought this might be something I wanted to do (as a career,)” Thompson said. The Memorial Union's service roof visible from the Multicultural Center …
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Marcus Johnson
4:08 pm on Wednesday, March 14, 2012
No, that's at our place. It's not meant to be a St. Patrick's Day 'destination', more of a warm-up, if you like! Thanks, Marcus. more ›