Franciscan Monastery of Saint Clare Green Building Tour
Sunday, August 29th, 2010
The Franciscan Monastery of Saint Clare is the first monastery in the United States to be awarded LEED certification. Located on 14 acres in the Upstate,of South Carolina, the new Monastery is a one-story structure that features two courtyards offering views to exterior gardens. The monaster takes advantage of these natural views and the natural lighting throughout the majority of the building. The Monasterywas designed to significantly reduce water consumption through the installation of high efficiency, low-flow water closets, lavatories, and shower fixtures. The project site was designed to feature a sustainable landscape planted with native and adaptive plant material. A temporary drip irrigation system currently in use will be decommissioned after plantings are established, and 75% of the site has been restored to provide habitat and promote biodiversity.

