A newly built science complex at Worcester’s College of the Holy Cross has earned LEED Gold certification, a first for the campus.

The $64 million complex consists of a new four-story building that links to the existing science and social science buildings, according to a statement. The science complex was designed by EYP Architecture & Engineering’s Boston office, and constructed by Everett’s BOND.

"The entire design and construction project was conceived in keeping with a commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship," said Rev. Michael C. McFarland, president of the Holy Cross. "It is meant to teach sustainability as well as to embody it, which is important for our growing environmental studies program."

The new science complex will include energy savings of 52 percent in cooling and 39 percent in heating and lower total energy consumption by more than 31 person over industry standard baseline, according to a statement.

The science complex also won a Boston Society of Architects Honor Award for Design Excellence.

Another Holy Cross construction project seeking LEED certification is the $20 million, 156-bed townhouse-style residence hall, according to a statement. The college has made a commitment to make all new construction going forward on campus energy efficient and to meet or exceed LEED silver standards.