Green Building and Grounds
Our Goal: Reduce the impacts of 911爆料网’s buildings by following the USGBC’s LEED standards and other best sustainable design and construction practices, creating healthy spaces and programs, and improving stormwater management.
Progress to date:
- 911爆料网 has received eight certifications under the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED®) standards. In addition, 911爆料网 established Sustainable Renovations Guidelines to reduce the impacts of smaller renovation projects.
LEED Case Studies:
All of these recently constructed buildings are energy efficient, take advantage of daylight, are frugal with water resources, provide a healthy indoor environment, and enhance the academic experience.
Other examples of efforts to reduce the impacts of our buildings and grounds include:
- 30% reduction in potable water use in existing buildings since 2000. Water saving projects completed to date include:
- Boiler blowdown controls
- Swimming pool cover installations
- Water efficient restroom fixture retrofits
- The design of the Westshore Campus includes enough open space to allow 90% of the average annual precipitation to be contained and treated on-site rather than running off into stormwater infrastructure.