The rear of Wright Hall, Alma's "green" residence hall.
Water usage. Electrical output. In-room temperature. The residents of Alma's "green" dormitory, Wright Hall, can monitor the use of energy resources on a daily basis. As long as anyone can remember, a focus on environmental sustainability has been a hallmark of an Alma College education, and Wright Hall best illustrates the College's commitment to sustainability and protecting environmental resources. Designed with student involvement, Wright Hall offers a number of environmentally friendly features, including geothermal heating and cooling, recycled-content ceiling tiles and carpeting, energy-efficient windows, rooftop solar heating panels, energy-efficient showers and washing machines, and a computerized energy monitoring system. The new Wright Hall has won several awards, including the "Project of Distinction" architectural design award from College Planning and Management magazine.
