ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ adopted a in 2009. New construction projects and major renovations consisting of 8,000 or more square feet of conditioned, occupied space will achieve LEED certification. LEED Silver is the strongly preferred level and in no case will such projects achieve less than LEED Certified. New projects less than 8,000 square feet and minor renovations must follow the University’s SustainabilityÌýDesign StandardsÌýat a minimum. Prior to the policy, many of ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµâ€™s buildings were designed and built with sustainable features, such as stormwater management, low-flow plumbing fixtures, energy efficient systems, materials with recycled content and low-emitting materials. These and other features are also found in ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ’s LEED buildings. There are currently 34 LEED certifications on campus: 6 LEED Platinum, 11 LEED Gold and 17 LEED Silver. Use the below list to learn more about each project.

Lindner Hall – LEED Gold

Martha S. and Carl H. Lindner III HallÌýÌýis the first building on campus to receiveÌýÌý(Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Gold certification from theÌýÌý(US Green Building Council). Lindner Hall has the sustainable features of the buildings mentioned above but also has unique features not included in previous buildings on campus. For example, on the roof of Lindner Hall there are photovoltaic panels as well as a solar water heating system. The energy created by these systems provides a portion of the building’s energy needs, which reduces the need for fossil fuel based energy. The touch screen display in the lobby allows building occupants and visitors to see how much energy the solar systems are generating. It also displays the overall energy and water usage of the building.Ìý

Alumni Field House – LEED Gold

 

The Alumni Field House is 30,000 square feet and sits at the north end zone of Rhodes Stadium. It was named to honor all ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ alumni. A LEED Gold certification has been awarded for the building.ÌýSome of the facility’s sustainable features include an energy efficient mechanical system, low flow plumbing fixtures, bioretention areas for stormwater infiltration, recycled content and regional materials and low-emitting materials. The touch screen display in the lobby will provide access to the campus wide electricity monitoring system, which provides real-time electricity consumption information for over 60 buildings onÌýcampus, including the Alumni Field House.

Loy Center Houses – LEED Platinum

The new Loy Center Houses (N, O/P, Q, R and S) are located behind the Moseley Center and across the street from the Koury Business Center on Phoenix Drive. They are the newest addition to the Fraternity & Sorority Life residential area andÌýincreased theÌýnumber of organizations housed on campus. The houses received LEED for Homes Platinum certification.ÌýThe LEED for Homes program began in 2008 specifically for single and multi-family residences. The new Loy Center houses are the firstÌýfacilities on ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµâ€™s campus to utilize the LEED for Homes program.ÌýÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ is the firstÌýcollege or university in North Carolina to have 6 LEED for Homes certified structures on its campus. Since O/P isÌýa duplex, it receivedÌýtwo certifications – one for each side.ÌýSome of the sustainable features in the houses include an energy efficient mechanical system, high-efficiency water heater, Energy Star appliances, high-efficiency thermal envelope to prevent unwanted air transfer, dual-flush toilets and other low flow plumbing fixtures, regional materials and low-emitting materials.

Colonnades Residential Buildings – LEED Gold

Colonnades Residence Halls C, D and E complete the Colonnades Neighborhood located behind Koury Business Center. Each of the new residence halls is about 33,500 square feet and consists of student residential rooms and common or lounge space, as well as laundry and kitchen space. Kivette Hall (Colonnades C) is also the location of the Colonnades Neighborhood office.ÌýThe buildings are 34 to 44%Ìýmore energy efficient than a building thatÌýmeets the standard building energy code. These buildings utilize a geothermal system. The system consists of heat pumps that utilize the Earth’s nearly constant temperature (between 50° and 60°F) to help heat and cool the residence halls. They transfer heat from the ground into the buildings in the winter and reverse the process in the summer.

Francis Center – LEED Silver

The Gerald L. Francis Center,Ìýthe new home of the School of Health Sciences, underwent a major renovation with a focus on sustainability.ÌýItÌýhouses the doctor of physical therapy and new master of physician assistant studies programs. It consists of 60,307 square feet of classroom, lab, office, meeting, lounge and commonÌýspace. To decrease the use of new materials,Ìýthe existing exterior and structural walls, foundation and structural roof deck were reused for the new facility. Overall, 95% of the existing structural elements were maintained and reused. The renovated building is 22% more energy efficient, and its low flow plumbing fixtures reduce potable water usage byÌý41%.

Station at Mill Point – LEED Silver (Depot Building) and LEED for Homes Gold

The Station at Mill Point was designed andÌýconstructed using the principles of the LEED program.ÌýIt contains 24 residential buildings and a 5,091 square footÌýdepotÌýbuilding. The depot building has achieved LEED SilverÌýcertification through the LEED for New Construction program. It provides residents with a fitness center, meeting rooms and social space and serves as the community office for Residence Life staff. There are 4 types of residential buildings in the community and one of each typeÌýwent through theÌýformal LEED for Homes certification process and earned LEED for Homes GoldÌýcertification. The other residential buildings were designed and constructed in the same manner. This upperclassmen community was designed to provide 324 students with an off-campus experience while remaining a part of the university community. It is located onÌýWilliamson Avenue across from the Town of ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ fire station.ÌýConstruction began in September of 2011 and was complete inÌýAugust 2012.

Lakeside Dining Hall – LEED Silver

Lakeside Dining Hall was designed and constructed using the principles of the LEED program. The 37,428 square foot facility includes a state of the art retail food court and extensive dining hall on the first floor and a large second-floor conference facility to provide additional space for campus programs. The project earned a LEED Silver certification through the LEED for New Construction program.ÌýThe building is 20% more energy efficient than a code compliant building and has low flow plumbing fixtures to reduce potable water usage by 33%. During the construction of the building,Ìýabout 76% of the construction waste was diverted from the landfillÌýto be recycled or reused.

Numen Lumen Pavilion – LEED Silver

The Numen Lumen Pavilion was designed and constructed using the principles of the LEED program. The 15,508 square foot facility located in the Academic Village houses the university’s Multifaith Center. It is a place for prayer, meditation and reflection for all individuals on campus and encourages campus dialogue and promotes interfaith collaboration. The project earned LEED Silver certification through the LEED for New Construction program.ÌýThe building is 18% more energy efficient than a code compliant building and has low flow plumbing fixtures to reduce potable water usage by 42%. During the construction of the building, over 95% of the construction waste was diverted from the landfill to be recycled or reused.

Global Neighborhood – LEED Silver

The Global Neighborhood buildings were designed and constructed using the principles of the LEED program. There are 5 residential buildings and the Commons building, a total of over 225,000 square feet. The Neighborhood is home to 600 students and the Commons building contains office space for several student-centered offices. Each building received LEED Silver certification through the LEED for New Construction program. The buildings have energy and water efficient systems to reduce resource use. During construction of the buildings, over 90% of the construction waste was diverted from the landfill to be recycled or reused.

Inman ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ Welcome Center – LEED Silver

The Inman ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ Welcome Center was designed and constructed to be a high performance sustainable building using the LEED for New Construction program and received a Silver certification. The 30,000 square feet facility is the first stop for thousands of prospective students and guests who visit campus each year and houses the ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ and Financial Planning Offices. The building is 27% more energy efficient than a building that just meets the energy code, and the low flow plumbing fixtures are expected to reduce the building’s potable water usage by 36%.

Dwight C. Schar Hall and Steers Pavilion – LEED Silver

Schar Hall and Steers Pavilion achieved LEED Silver. These facilities provide additional space and features for the School of Communications. Dwight C. Schar Hall has a large media innovation lab, classrooms, student engagement spaces, faculty offices and the 250-seat Turner Theatre, among other spaces. Steers Pavilion is the home of the internationally renowned Imaging the Internet Center and contains additional faculty offices and student centered spaces. The buildings are energy and water efficient, and during construction 95% of the construction waste was diverted from the landfill to be recycled or reused.

Schar Center - LEED Gold

Schar Center achieved LEED Gold. It is the new home for Phoenix basketball and volleyball. It is the largest facility on ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµâ€™s campus and is used for convocations, speakers and other major campus events. The 160,000 square feet facility includes the main arena, entry atrium, practice gym, locker rooms, athletic training room, weight room, offices, conference rooms and hospitality room. The building has low flow plumbing fixtures, energy efficient systems and incorporates regional materials as well as materials with recycled content, among other sustainable features.

 

East Neighborhood Residence Halls and Tennis Pavilion - LEED Silver

The three new residence halls in East Neighborhood and the Tennis Pavilion achieved LEED Silver. The residence halls serve as a hub for civic engagement and social innovation housing over 300 students. There are several learning communities in the neighborhood, including Leaders in a Global World, Service Learning and Paideia (Civic and Political Engagement). These new facilities are next to the Tennis Pavilion, a 5,000 square feet facility that provides coaches offices and locker rooms to serve the Jimmy Powell Tennis Center.

Richard W. Sankey Hall - LEED Silver

Sankey Hall received LEED Silver certification. The 30,000 square feet facility accommodates the significant growth of the Love School of Business. It houses the Doherty Center for Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship; Chandler Family Professional Sales Center; a Design Thinking Center; and Financial Education Center; which are all available to students in every major, school and college. The building has energy efficient systems, low flow plumbing fixtures and recycled and regional materials, among other features.

McEwen Dining Hall - LEED Silver

McEwen Dining Hall received LEED Silver certification. The renovated and expanded two-story 29,000 square foot dining facility is located in the historic part of ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµ’s campus. The facility includes a residential dining hall and dining engagement space on the first floor, two new retail dining options on the second floor and expanded patio area for outdoor seating. The building has energy efficient systems, low flow plumbing fixtures and recycled and regional materials, among other features.

 

 

LaRose Student Commons - LEED Silver

LaRose Student Commons received LEED Silver certification. The two-story, 10,000 square-foot facility provides gathering and study space for students in the Historic Neighborhood. The building includes a 1,200 square-foot activity room, study nooks, a 3,000 square-foot event space, a kitchen and office space for the Historic Neighborhood. The building has energy efficient systems, including LED lighting, as well as low flow plumbing fixtures and recycled and regional materials, among other features.

Founders Hall & Innovation Hall - LEED Gold

Founders Hall and Innovation Hall are the first two buildings in ÂÒÂ×ÊÓÆµâ€™s Innovation Quad. They provide 65,000 square feet of facilities for engineering and physics and serve as a hub for STEM. Founders Hall is a two-story building that includes several lab and student engagement spaces. Innovation Hall is a three-story building with labs, classrooms and faculty offices. The buildings have energy and water efficient systems, as well as materials with recycled content, among other features. During construction, over 80% of the waste was recycled or reused, which kept it out of the landfill.

East Neighborhood Commons - LEED Silver

The East Neighborhood Commons is the latest building to be added to the East Neighborhood, which serves as a residential hub for civic engagement and social innovation. ItÌýprovides additional beds, office space and a large multipurpose space for the neighborhood. The building has energy efficient systems, including LED lighting, as well as low flow plumbing fixtures and materials with recycled content, among other features.