Greenhouse Facility 

Greenhouse rendering
(Above: Rendering of JJC Greenhouse)

Projected Completion Date

October 2009

The first new facility built as part of the JJC Master Plan.

Greenhouse Features

  • Mechanically ventilated operable roofs
  • Passive cooling system
  • Computer-controlled greenhouse system

Educational Facility Features

  • Multipurpose classroom
  • Faculty office space
  • Greenhouse support spaces

LEED Features

  • Rainwater harvesting system
  • "Grey water" formal garden irrigation from onsite sanitary treatment system. All building water as it exits the building will be directed into this system and available for non-consumable on site plant irrigation.
  • Water efficient plumbing fixtures
  • Energy efficient mechanical systems and lighting
  • High recycled content building materials
  • Energy reflective roof surface (High SRI value) to reflect solar energy and reduce cooling loads
  • Compact footprint for less impact to the site
  • Use of existing site features like the parking lot to reduce materials required to construct the project

© 2009 Joliet Junior College

Joliet Junior College
1215 Houbolt Road, Joliet, IL 60431-8938
Phone: (815) 729-9020