This facility is a 50,000 square foot multi-use recreational health and wellness center. It is located on the campus of Heather Hill Hospital in Chardon, Ohio. The building has been designed as a sustainable, high performance, healthy green building. The program for the new Y has provided for the following services and space:

• A large indoor recreational swimming pool with lap pool.
• Segmented fitness center with strength training and aerobic machines.
• Multipurpose gymnasium and teen center for structured recreation and free play.
• Health and wellness center with rehabilitation services and exam rooms.
• Aerobics room with cushioned wood floor, mirrors and stereo sound systems.
• Senior center with space for indoor gardening, crafts, games and fellowship.
• Babysitting area for temporary care of infants during adult class participation.
• Toddler play area for fun, games, art and reading classes.
• Multipurpose meeting and conference rooms with kitchenettes.

This building's sustainable design features include the following:

• Natural day lighting.
• Geothermal ground source heat pump & HVAC system.
• Active solar hot water heating for pool water.
• High indoor air quality.
• Electrical lighting controls with daylight and occupancy sensor controls.   
• Long lasting durable natural materials.
• Materials with recycled content or from rapidly renewable sources.
• Low VOC finishes and products.
• High performance insulation and glazing systems.

 

The new Geauga YMCA at Heather Hill will be a wonderful addition to the Greater Cleveland YMCA network. The new building will serve as a model for future recreational buildings, which promote good health and ecological responsibility.