Doty Hall, a former high school and notable landmark in the village, was renovated and officially opened in 2014 as the new "entrance" to SUNY Geneseo, and the first welcome to prospective students and their parents who visit campus.
The building incorporates numerous energy-efficient elements incorporated into the design, including geothermal heating and cooling, as part of the college's commitment to sustainability. Seneca residence hall was the first building on campus to feature geothermal heating. Monroe Hall and Letchworth Dining Complex also feature technology.
It is Gold certified by LEED standards. LEED — Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design is the most widely used green building rating system in the world and is a framework that project teams can apply to create healthy, highly efficient, and cost-saving green buildings. LEED certification is a globally recognized symbol of sustainability achievement.
Positioned on the southeast part of campus next to the bypass, Doty was the Geneseo Junior-Senior High School from 1933 to 1973 and then became state property for various functions. It was most recently used to serve clients of the Office of People with Developmental Disabilities. It now operates on the first floor of the renovated Doty Hall.
Read the story from the Scene alumni magazine.