{"id":1769,"date":"2018-10-18T07:48:21","date_gmt":"2018-10-18T14:48:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nau.edu\/cie\/?page_id=1769"},"modified":"2026-07-10T18:44:00","modified_gmt":"2026-07-10T18:44:00","slug":"about-us","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/center-international-education\/international-house\/pavilion\/about-us\/","title":{"rendered":"About the International Pavilion"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"nau-block nau-block-left-nav-top-bound\">\n    \t<button id=\"left-nav-toggle-btn\" onclick=\"toggleNav();\">\n\t\tON THIS PAGE \n\t\t<i id=\"chevron-icon\" class=\"fas fa-solid fa-chevron-down\"><\/i>\n\t<\/button>\n\t<div id=\"left-nav-menu-track\">\n\t\t<div id=\"left-nav-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"rfi-above-anchor-tags\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ri-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<a href=\"https:\/\/nau.edu\/admissions\/request-information\/\" id=\"request-info\" class=\"btn bg-true-blue left-nav-menu-bottom-button display-mobile\">Request 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the diversity of every country and culture on Earth, forming bonds that lead to greater global understanding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<!-- removed margin utility classes pt-0 mb-0 mb-md-70 mb-lg-100 -->\n<section class=\"nau-block headline-image-wysiwyg  color-scheme-blue \">\n    <header class=\"hiw-head-and-hero-wrapper\">\n\n        \n        <picture>\n            <source media=\"(min-width: 1100px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/370\/2022\/10\/RSPNAU-29-e1666123713201-2000x1125.jpg\">\n            <source media=\"(min-width: 768px)\" srcset=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/370\/2022\/10\/RSPNAU-29-e1666123713201-1200x900.jpg\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/370\/2022\/10\/RSPNAU-29-e1666123713201-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"The International Pavilion at sunset.\">\n        <\/picture>\n    <\/header>\n\n    <div class=\"hiw-innerblockwrapper  \">\n        \n        <!--h3><\/h3-->\n\n        <div class=\"wp-block-columns\">\n            <div class=\"wp-block-column\"><p>As the primary event center for NAU\u2019s\u00a0International House, the International Pavilion is a place where international students all over the university can feel at home. Events at the International Pavilion are open to the entire campus community, and it is also an event destination for greater Flagstaff on occasion.<\/p>\n<\/div>                    <\/div>\n\n                \n        <div class=\"wp-block-buttons alignright\">\n                                        <div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-primary-blue\"><a\n                                        href=\"https:\/\/in.nau.edu\/center-international-education\/international-house\/\"\n                                        target=\"\" class=\"wp-block-button__link\">\n                                    Learn more                                <\/a>\n                            <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<section id=\"sustainability\" \n    class=\"nau-block nau-block-panels   \" \n    data-layout_mobile=\"groupLayout-Stack gutter_Default panelLayoutPhotoTextVertical  photoAspect-4-1\"\n        data-layout_tablet=\"groupLayout-Stack gutter_Default panelLayoutPhotoTextVertical  photoAspect-4-1\"\n        data-layout_desktop=\"groupLayout-Stack gutter_Default panelLayoutPhotoTextVertical  photoAspect-4-1\"\n        data-layout_xl=\"groupLayout-Stack gutter_Default panelLayoutPhotoTextVertical  photoAspect-4-1\">\n\n    <div class=\"background-wrapper\">\n        <div class=\"block-main-content\">\n                            <h2 class=\"h2 headlineAlignLeft\">\n                    Sustainability                <\/h2>\n            \n                            <div class=\"headline-brief-text\">\n                    A LEED Platinum certified building, the International Pavilion features numerous innovations in sustainable design.                <\/div>\n            \n            \n            \n            \n            <div class=\"panel-wrapper\">\n                \n                                \n                        <div class=\"panel bg-green  panelTypeText  noHover \"\n                            data-role=\"tabpanel\"\n                            data-panel=\"panel-sustainability-0\"\n                            id=\"panel-sustainability-0\">\n\n                            \n                                                                    <div class=\"content\">\n                                            <div class=\"text-wrapper\">\n                                                                                                <h3 class=\"h3-tab-index\">Ventilation systems<\/h3>\n                                                \n                                                                                                    <div class=\"text\">\n                                                        <p>Natural ventilation panels inside the walls allow cooler air to enter the building, while gravity hoods in the ceilings circulate hot air back outside. Large ceiling fans help to circulate indoor air. In addition, an air handler unit distributes heat when needed, and an evaporative cooling system provides heat relief.<\/p>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                \n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n\n                                    \n                                \n                                                        <\/div>\n                    \n                        <div class=\"panel bg-sunset  panelTypeText  noHover \"\n                            data-role=\"tabpanel\"\n                            data-panel=\"panel-sustainability-1\"\n                            id=\"panel-sustainability-1\">\n\n                            \n                                                                    <div class=\"content\">\n                                            <div class=\"text-wrapper\">\n                                                                                                <h3 class=\"h3-tab-index\">Solar use<\/h3>\n                                                \n                                                                                                    <div class=\"text\">\n                                                        <p>35-kilowatt solar panels line the roof, generating power for the pavilion. Solar tubes provide natural light to numerous indoor spaces, reducing the energy used for artificial lighting. Additionally, thermal windows use the power of sunlight to provide warmth when needed.<\/p>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                \n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n\n                                    \n                                \n                                                        <\/div>\n                    \n                        <div class=\"panel bg-monsoon  panelTypeText  noHover \"\n                            data-role=\"tabpanel\"\n                            data-panel=\"panel-sustainability-2\"\n                            id=\"panel-sustainability-2\">\n\n                            \n                                                                    <div class=\"content\">\n                                            <div class=\"text-wrapper\">\n                                                                                                <h3 class=\"h3-tab-index\">Radiant heating<\/h3>\n                                                \n                                                                                                    <div class=\"text\">\n                                                        <p>Hot water pipes run underfoot, creating naturally heated flooring. In the pavilion\u2019s auditorium, guests enjoy a full visual of the operation system for radiant heating through visible manifolds installed in the walls.<\/p>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                \n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n\n                                    \n                                \n                                                        <\/div>\n                    \n                        <div class=\"panel bg-twilight  panelTypeText  noHover \"\n                            data-role=\"tabpanel\"\n                            data-panel=\"panel-sustainability-3\"\n                            id=\"panel-sustainability-3\">\n\n                            \n                                                                    <div class=\"content\">\n                                            <div class=\"text-wrapper\">\n                                                                                                <h3 class=\"h3-tab-index\">Water use<\/h3>\n                                                \n                                                                                                    <div class=\"text\">\n                                                        <p>Using a roof draining system, the pavilion benefits from a filtration pond that collects and redistributes precipitation. Motion-sensing water faucets, along with low-flow toilets and sinks, combine with the roof system to reduce water use in the building by 42 percent.<\/p>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                \n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n\n                                    \n                                \n                                                        <\/div>\n                    \n                        <div class=\"panel bg-sunset  panelTypeText  noHover \"\n                            data-role=\"tabpanel\"\n                            data-panel=\"panel-sustainability-4\"\n                            id=\"panel-sustainability-4\">\n\n                            \n                                                                    <div class=\"content\">\n                                            <div class=\"text-wrapper\">\n                                                                                                <h3 class=\"h3-tab-index\">Energy use<\/h3>\n                                                \n                                                                                                    <div class=\"text\">\n                                                        <p>Motion activation, solar power, and energy-efficient lightbulbs combine to reduce energy waste from lights. Foam insulation and double-paned windows equipped with argon gas reinforce the building\u2019s natural climate control capabilities with no extra energy use. These aspects reduce the building\u2019s energy use by 54 percent.<\/p>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                \n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n\n                                    \n                                \n                                                        <\/div>\n                    \n                        <div class=\"panel bg-green  panelTypeText  noHover \"\n                            data-role=\"tabpanel\"\n                            data-panel=\"panel-sustainability-5\"\n                            id=\"panel-sustainability-5\">\n\n                            \n                                                                    <div class=\"content\">\n                                            <div class=\"text-wrapper\">\n                                                                                                <h3 class=\"h3-tab-index\">Recycled materials<\/h3>\n                                                \n                                                                                                    <div class=\"text\">\n                                                        <p>During construction, any unused materials or demolition debris were recycled appropriately.<\/p>\n                                                    <\/div>\n                                                \n                                                                                            <\/div>\n                                        <\/div>\n\n                                    \n                                \n                                                        <\/div>\n                                                <\/div>\n\n                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n<h2 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