Buildings & Operations
É«½äÖ±²¥ targets achieving net zero energy for future campus buildings. This involves designing structures that produce as much energy as they consume through renewable energy sources and energy-efficient systems. Retrofitting existing buildings will also be a priority to reduce overall energy consumption utilizing the Regenerative design concepts. É«½äÖ±²¥ will pursue certifications like LEED to benchmark progress toward these goals. LEED Zero buildings represent a key element in the university's long-term sustainability efforts.
Nursing Building - LEED Certified-Gold (Goal: LEED Platinum-LEED Zero)
Brown Hall - LEED Certified - Silver
Marie V. McDemmond Applied Research Center (RISE)
•135,000 sq. ft. of research labs, offices, conference and computer lab f p space
•Houses Center for Materials Research (CMR)& new MSE-PhD program since 2007/2008
• Class 100/1000 nano and micro nano and micro fabrication facility (Cleanroom)