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A Platinum Commitment to Sustainability creating a field that combines all of the features of a natural field with
exceptional durability. For athletes, this innovation means a safer,
Carr Hall also represents a bold step forward in environmental design. more consistent playing surface.
It becomes the sixth LEED-certified building on Choate’s campus, and The environmental benefits are equally impressive. The system
the second designed to achieve LEED Platinum certification — the prioritizes recycled yarns and uses electric machinery to reduce
highest designation awarded by the U.S. Green Building Council for its carbon footprint. For Choate, this forward-thinking technology
sustainable construction. aligns perfectly with its sustainability goals while giving student-
Sustainability is evident in every detail, from energy-efficient solar- athletes a surface worthy of their dedication.
powered systems and eco-friendly construction and design materials “The addition of the SIS Grass Hybrid field continues the long
to the building’s innovative 70-space underground parking lot that is tradition of Choate being at the forefront of innovation and support for
topped with a living green roof. The parking lot uses the building site’s our student-athletes,” says Tom White, Director of Athletics. “We are
topography to minimize the environmental impact while meeting the excited to see our athletes in action on this cutting-edge surface.”
practical needs of campus.
“Environmental stewardship is a cornerstone of Choate’s mission,” Strengthening the Wallingford Connection
says Patrick Durbin, CFO. “With the addition of another LEED-certified
building in Carr Hall, we’ve set a new standard for colleges, universities, Choate welcomes thousands of visitors to Wallingford each year for campus
and boarding school campuses.” tours, alumni events, athletic competitions, and cultural programming.
With Carr Hall serving as a dedicated welcome center, guests will now have
A Neighbor to Innovation a clear starting point to explore both the school and the town.
The building’s location and design reinforce Choate’s philosophy of
Carr Hall sits adjacent to Maher Field, another point of pride for the partnership with Wallingford. Rather than setting the campus apart, Carr
Choate community and the town of Wallingford. The historic Maher Hall celebrates its place within the local community. From its pedestrian-
Field has been newly reconstructed and now features an extraordinary friendly location to its architectural nods to Wallingford’s historic
advancement in athletic field design: Choate is proud to be the first high buildings, the center embodies a spirit of mutual respect and connection.
school in the United States to install the SIS Grass Hybrid system, a Carr Hall is a space that tells Choate’s story through its design and
cutting-edge natural grass playing surface. purpose: a school that is open and welcoming, deeply rooted in its
Developed by SIS Pitches and favored by the NFL and Premier community, and always striving to lead. As guests step through its doors
League soccer, this innovative system blends 95 percent natural this September, they will be greeted not only by a beautiful building but
grass with high-density synthetic fibers stitched directly into the soil, also by the values that make Choate unique.

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