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By Naomi Creason, Sentinel Reporter, May 1, 2008

Last updated: Thursday, May 1, 2008 5:15 PM EDT

Dickinson College associate director for projects Frank Laquitara has been working on the college's newest science building since the old one was torn down 22 months ago. The building, which will be an addition to Tome Hall, will house the chemistry, biology and psychology departments and will also be the most environmentally friendly building on campus.

The $35.4 million project includes a lighting system with sensors that will dim lights when it is bright outside and shut off the lights when there is no one in the room.

The building will also have a "green roof" in which a rubber mat is placed on the roof with protective layers on top of it with a layer of dirt and seeds. The seeds will grow into flowers, turning the roof into a garden, notably with flowers of Dickinson's school colors - red and white.

Video of Dickinson College's eco-friendly building.