Friday, September 10, 2010

Public Invited to Planning Charrette

Bethany College will host a planning charrette September 30-October 2 for the planned Pearson Chapel and Welcome Center.

Bethany’s charrette will include three major components: a design workshop, fact-finding events and a public presentation. Members of the Smoky Valley and Bethany community are invited to the public presentation on October 2 from 9-11 a.m. in Lindquist Hall.

“The goal is to plan and build the Pearson Chapel and Welcome Center efficiently, effectively and faithfully,” said Bethany College Vice President for Finance and Operations Bob Schmoll.

A planning charrette is a collaborative process in which designers, planners, end-users and all people associated with the building are present. This multiple-day process, with a variety of sessions, will provide for maximum information sharing and education. Bethany College received a grant from the Kresge Foundation in order to host this event and other planning activities to ensure a LEED certified building.