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When it is fully complete, the two-story Leeolou Alumni Center will include a multipurpose great room with a bluestone fireplace, display space for revolving exhibits of Madison memorabilia, and an adjoining terrace. Two of the great room's exterior walls and one of the interior walls will be made primarily of glass, giving visitors a spectacular view over the rolling hills and meadows surrounding the 15,000-student campus in Harrisonburg.
With acoustics a major concern, designers chose CertainTeed (Valley Forge, PA) ToughGard(tm) Duct Liner with Enhanced Surface in 1-in. and 2-in. thicknesses for the hvac ductwork. The fiber glass insulation liner is produced with a unique surface coating with moisture-repellent properties. Its "breathable" coating preserves the sound-dampening performance of the duct liner by allowing sound waves to pass through the open-cell structure and into the sound-absorbing glass fiber mat.