Students Visit New UTC Facility
Upper School chemistry and environmental club students had the privilege of visiting the new United Technologies building in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida on April 19. The students, led by science teacher Amanda Pierman, enjoyed a tour of UTC’s new facility as well as a lecture by Harvard professor Joe Allen. Allen spoke to the group about green buildings and the effect they have on one’s overall health.
“Allen conducted a study on how green buildings affect the health of those who work inside them. He spoke to our group about how he was able to change a few parameters [in the study] for people who worked in cubicles and the positive effect it had on their sleep, positivity and productivity,” said Pierman.
“They expanded the study to entire buildings as a whole to see how green buildings affect sick days and extra work hours,” said Pierman.
Pierman said the group enjoyed seeing the inner workings of elevators, escalators, self-tinted windows and special air filters.
“The building was green and spacious and it really made a big difference in the feel and ambiance itself. The students and I were all thoroughly impressed,” said Pierman.
The building will eventually house up to 500 UTC employees and serve as one of their headquarters.
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