H.O. Smith Arboretum

H.O. Smith Botanic Gardens was the first phase of the Arboretum at Penn State. This large, high-profile site features a spectacular diversity of plant material with a wide array of water requirements. As a result, the WC3 team relied on a two-wire irrigation control system with automatic ET adjustment. The flexibility of two-wire control allows independent zoning of many small, unique planting areas which in turn prevents over or under watering. The efficient irrigation design is a part of the LEED Silver certified site which also consists of native plants, artful rainwater design, green infrastructure, and uses sustainable materials.