August 28, 2008
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Student Center - LEED Project
Project is Registered with the US Green Building Council and Expected to Achieve a LEED Gold Rating
The LEED Green Building rating is recognized worldwide as the standard for measuring the performance of energy efficient buildings. LEED was created by the United States Green Building Council in order to:
- Standardize a measurable definition of what is a Green building
- Promote whole-building design architectural and construction practices
- Recognize leadership in the building industry
- Encourage competition among green builders
- Raise public awareness of green building benefits
- Transform the building industry and market
LEED quality ratings can be applied to both existing and new building construction. LEED standards are either being developed or already established for the following categories:
- New commercial construction and major renovation projects (LEED-NC)
- Existing building operations (LEED-EB)
- Commercial interior projects (LEED-CI)
- Core and shell projects (LEED-CS)
- Homes (LEED-H)
- Neighborhood development (LEED-ND)
LEED certification is a method of applying for and receiving recognition that a building project meets LEEDS standards. In order to apply for LEED certification, a project must (1)be registered with LEEDS, (2) have documentation during the building or renovation phases of the building, (3) work with LEED project personnel who review documentation concerning the building. The decision of the LEED review team can either be accepted or appealed by the applicant.
Project Sustainable Strategies
Site
Habit Restoration of a Previously Developed Site
Shaded Paving to Reduce Heat Island Effect
Low Maintenance, Drought-Resistant Native Landscape
East-West Building Orientation to Maximize Daylight
Preferred Parking for Fuel Efficient Vehicles and Carpools
Water
Dual Flush Toilets and Waterless Urinals to Reduce Water Consumption
Rainwater Recycling System
Energy
High Efficiency Direct Exchange Geothermal Heat Pump Mechanical System
HVAC System Commissioning
HVAC System Use No Ozone Depleting Refrigerants
Superinsulated, Energy Star, High Albedo, Low-E Roof System
Solar Hot Water Heating
Low-E Windows
Photovoltaic Renewable Energy System
Light Shelves to Enhance Daylighting
Materials
Construction Material Recycling During Building Construction
Construction Materials Containing Recycled and Recyclable Content
Regional Construction Materials
Offsite Manufactured Exterior Wall Panels to Minimize Onsite Waste
FSC Certified Wood
Indoor Environmental Quality
View to Outdoors for 95% of All Regularly Occupied Interior Spaces
Daylight for 75% of All Regularly Occupied Interior Spaces
Low VOC Adhesives, Sealants, Paints, and Carpet
Interior Woodwork Contains No Urea-Formaldehyde Resins
Operable Windows for Natural Ventilation
Glazed Interior Partitions to Provide Interior Work Spaces with Natural Light and Views to Outdoors