The Advanced Technology Education Center at Kankakee Community College provides advanced training in emerging energy technologies and industries. Students learn about, assemble, and then immediately use the solar panels, wind turbines and other equipment. Real-time monitoring and results are part of the program to maximize what students and faculty can achieve.
The building is LEED-certified by the U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environment Design: LEED Gold®. LEED® is the preeminent program for the design, construction, maintenance and operations of high-performance green buildings.
- Rooftop Solar Panel
- Hands-On Training Labs and Classrooms
- Real-Time Monitoring and Results of Training
How do we create an educational and hands-on training space for Green Energy and emerging technologies, including solar, wind, and geothermal?
Lab spaces were designed to support unique study areas, provide flexibility for future technology and put the College and its students at the forefront.
- Dr. John Avendano, President, Kankakee Community College
Since the classes, labs, and greenhouse spaces were scattered throughout the campus, there were no central offices, classrooms designed for other disciplines, or collaborative spaces for students. This made sharing ideas, materials, and information difficult.
Utilizing input from students, faculty and the community, the new Carroll Center for Innovative learning was developed as a 21st century learning environment. The re-invented area includes formal and informal educational spaces that were right sized to support varied class sizes.
The Music Education, Performance departments and Art History department at Augustana College had grown beyond the confines of their current spaces.