| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 51.68 |
| Liaison | Franklin Lebo |
| Submission Date | Jan. 11, 2019 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Baldwin Wallace University
PA-2: Sustainability Planning
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.50 / 4.00 |
Franklin
Lebo Assistant Professor of Sustainability Sustainability |
Does the institution have a published strategic plan or equivalent guiding document that includes sustainability at a high level? :
A brief description of how the institution’s strategic plan or equivalent guiding document addresses sustainability:
Baldwin Wallace underwent a full review by the HLC in 2017 and received renewed 10 year reaccreditation in January of 2018. Chapter 5 of our "Institutional Assurance" titled "Resources, Planning, and Institutional Effectiveness"outlines how "[t]he institution’s resources, structures, and processes are sufficient to fulfill its mission, improve the quality of its educational offerings, and respond to future challenges and opportunities." In salient part, this document asserts:
"Emphasis on environmental sustainability has been a hallmark of campus improvements. Examples include the use of geothermal heating systems for Ernsthausen hall, Boesel Musical Arts center, Davidson Commons, Wilker and Telfer halls, and the Center for Innovation and Growth (CIG); the use of solar panels for the Harding residence hall, Hamilton apartments, and the CIG; the use of a wind turbine for the baseball field; and the design of numerous parking areas to include green swales for water absorption and prevention of run-off."
The document further reiterates the centrality of sustainability to BW's core mission as follows:
"5.D - Core Component 5.D
The institution works systematically to improve its performance.
1. The institution develops and documents evidence of performance in its operations.
2. The institution learns from its operational experience and applies that learning to improve
its institutional effectiveness, capabilities, and sustainability, overall and in its component
parts."
A copy of the strategic plan:
The website URL where the strategic plan is publicly available:
Does the institution have a published sustainability plan (apart from what is reported above)? :
A copy of the sustainability plan:
The website URL where the sustainability plan is publicly available:
Does the institution have a published climate action plan (apart from what is reported above)? :
A copy of the climate action plan:
The website URL where the climate action plan is publicly available:
Does the institution have other published plans that address sustainability or include measurable sustainability objectives (e.g. campus master plan, physical campus plan, diversity plan, human resources plan)? :
A list of other published plans that address sustainability, including public website URLs (if available):
BUILDINGS & GROUNDS (https://www.bw.edu/about/offices/buildings-grounds/)
BALDWIN WALLACE UNIVERSITY DESIGN GUIDELINES AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS
DIVISION 0 – PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
SECTION AE – 005001 – DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR SUSTAINABILITY
PART 1: GENERAL
1.1 Scope of Standard
A. This standard is intended to help Project Managers, architects, and engineers understand Baldwin Wallace
University policy and approach for incorporating sustainability practices into construction projects.
B. Baldwin Wallace University will strive to incorporate sustainable practices into its operations and business
processes, which includes (but not limited to): purchasing green products, incorporating LEED concepts into
building design, promoting recycling throughout the university, and encouraging energy and water
conservation in all campus buildings.
C. Baldwin Wallace University projects may or may not choose to pursue certification under the Leadership in
Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating Systems created by the United States
Green Building Council (USGBC). However, all Baldwin Wallace University projects are expected to apply
sustainable practices to the greatest extent possible.
D. The architect should complete a USGBC LEED checklist as a deliverable at predetermined milestones or at
the end of each design phase (SO, DO, and CD) along with a narrative highlighting key aspects of
sustainability goals and addressing the six categories of the LEED checklist.
E. Sustainability goals and checklist should be reviewed at each phase with stakeholders and Baldwin Wallace
University sustainability Director.
1.2 Reference Standard(s)
A. U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design
B. Baldwin Wallace University has a Sustainability Position Statement which follows:
Recognizing its social, economic, and educational leadership responsibilities within the state of Ohio,
Baldwin Wallace University is committed to ensuring a more sustainable future for its students, faculty, and
staff, and for the citizens of Ohio. Baldwin Wallace University will promote the use of sound sustainable
principles and [Rev-O] 12/11 005001-1 practices through learning, teaching, research, and facilities
management from both an educational and operational perspective.
1. Members of the Baldwin Wallace University community (faculty, staff, and students) will have a basic
understanding of sustainable practices, communicated through informal learning sessions and the
incorporation of sustainability issues into the University curricula.
2. Baldwin Wallace University will encourage and support sustainability scholarship and research.
Baldwin Wallace University will strive to incorporate sustainable practices into its operations and business
processes, which includes purchasing green, incorporating green concepts into building design and
maintenance, promoting recycling, and encouraging energy and water conservation in all campus buildings.
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PART 2: EXECUTION
Baldwin Wallace University has incorporated many sustainable principals/practices into the Baldwin Wallace
University Design Guidelines & Construction Standards. Designs developed in compliance with these
standards should result in a project that is equivalent to LEED Certified level.
The sustainability goals for a project will be determined in the programming phase. If the goal of a project is
to achieve formal LEED certification, this must be approved by the University as part of the project approval.
All appropriate USGBC requirements should be followed.
If the goal is not to pursue LEED certification, the following protocol should be followed:
1. Follow USGBC guidelines and checklists as a metric and means for documenting sustainable features, but
forgo the process of submitting paperwork to USGBC for formal approval and certification.
2. Baldwin Wallace University would contractually require the architect to complete and submit a LEED
checklist to the Owner during design and at the completion of construction documenting the probable LEED
points achieved. The LEED checklist will be used to document the sustainable features of the facility. The
purpose of the LEED checklist is to demonstrate that a project is equivalent to a “certified” level on the
USGBC rating system.
3. Baldwin Wallace University supports design phase energy modeling to support completion of LEED
checklist.
4. Baldwin Wallace University promotes third party commissioning on all major capital projects and will
consider “enhanced commissioning” of large, complex facilities.
5. Baldwin Wallace University targets 24 percent of optimizing energy performance under Energy and
Atmosphere section of the LEED checklist.
6. Baldwin Wallace University encourages energy-saving features that can show a life-cycle cost savings with
respect to energy, maintenance, and/or operations.
7. Baldwin Wallace University encourages involvement from LEED accredited professionals on the project
team.
PART 3: VERIFICATION/VALIDATION
During the design phase, the Architect shall maintain an appropriate level of documentation to substantiate
that the sustainability goals have been incorporated into the project design. The documentation should support
the LEED points being pursued on the checklist. The documentation should be sufficient to pass a
sustainability audit by the Owner or their designee. For example, appropriate calculations must be completed
to support any LEED points related to efficiencies requiring a “percent reduction”.
During the construction phase, the contract documents shall also require the Contractor to submit appropriate
documentation to validate and verify LEED points earned. For example if credits are being pursued for
diversion of construction waste, appropriate documentation must be submitted. The standard submittal
process may be sufficient to document points earned for certain products or equipment that earn LEED points.
All relevant LEED information and documentation must be compiled and delivered to Baldwin
Wallace University at the completion of the project.
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Note: A sample USGBC LEED checklist and sustainability LEED process are attached. The checklist is color
coded noting the University standard or likelihood of pursuing various sustainable aspects or points.
Green = standard
Yellow = possible
Red= not probable
Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Curriculum?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Curriculum and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Research?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Research and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Campus Engagement?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Campus Engagement and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Public Engagement?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Public Engagement and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Air & Climate?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Air & Climate and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Buildings?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Buildings and the published plans in which each objective is included:
As the BW University Design and Construction Standards reproduced above indicate, BW is committed to a 24% target of optimizing energy performance under Energy and
Atmosphere section of the LEED checklist. To this end, Baldwin Wallace has undertaken a multiplicity of campus energy related projects over a number of years. The following provides an abbreviated list of the larger projects:
(1) Center for Innovation and Growth - Solar Panel Array (https://www.bw.edu/news/2013/cig-solar)
(2) Conservatory of Music - Geothermal Power, $500,000 grant received from the Ohio Department of Development for the upgrade as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act's State Energy Program (https://www.bw.edu/news/2012/conservatory-geothermal-grant)
(3) Durst Welcome Center - Geothermal Power (https://www.bw.edu/news/2011/durst-welcome-center-construction) - LEED Certified
(4) Telfer Hall - Geothermal heating/cooling and energy efficient lighting upgrade (https://www.bw.edu/news/2010/telfer-hall-science-renovation-dedication)
(5) Beech Street Student Housing - Geothermal heating and cooling system (https://www.bw.edu/news/2012/historic-renovation-residence-hall)
(6) Amelia Harding House for Sustainable Living - Geothermal and Solar Powered student living learning laboratory (https://www.bw.edu/news/2012/sustainable-living-harding-house) - Gold LEED Certified
(7) Ernthausen Residence Hall - First geothermal residence hall in Ohio (2005) - Please see the attachment for more information on the specifications of the wells, cost savings, and more.
Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Energy?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Energy and the published plans in which each objective is included:
As the BW University Design and Construction Standards reproduced above indicate, BW is committed to a 24% target of optimizing energy performance under Energy and
Atmosphere section of the LEED checklist. To this end, Baldwin Wallace has undertaken a multiplicity of campus energy related projects over a number of years. The following provides an abbreviated list of the larger projects:
(1) Center for Innovation and Growth - Solar Panel Array (https://www.bw.edu/news/2013/cig-solar)
(2) Conservatory of Music - Geothermal Power, $500,000 grant received from the Ohio Department of Development for the upgrade as part of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act's State Energy Program (https://www.bw.edu/news/2012/conservatory-geothermal-grant)
(3) Durst Welcome Center - Geothermal Power (https://www.bw.edu/news/2011/durst-welcome-center-construction) - LEED Certified
(4) Telfer Hall - Geothermal heating/cooling and energy efficient lighting upgrade (https://www.bw.edu/news/2010/telfer-hall-science-renovation-dedication)
(5) Beech Street Student Housing - Geothermal heating and cooling system (https://www.bw.edu/news/2012/historic-renovation-residence-hall)
(6) Amelia Harding House for Sustainable Living - Geothermal and Solar Powered student living learning laboratory (https://www.bw.edu/news/2012/sustainable-living-harding-house) - Gold LEED Certified
(7) Ernthausen Residence Hall - First geothermal residence hall in Ohio (2005) - Please see the attachment for more information on the specifications of the wells, cost savings, and more.
Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Food & Dining?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Food & Dining and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Grounds?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Grounds and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Purchasing?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Purchasing and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Transportation?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Transportation and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Waste?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Waste and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Water?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Water and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Diversity & Affordability?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Diversity & Affordability and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Investment & Finance?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Investment & Finance and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Wellbeing & Work?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Wellbeing & Work and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address other areas (e.g. arts and culture or technology)?:
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address other areas and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Does the institution have a formal statement in support of sustainability endorsed by its governing body (e.g. a mission statement that specifically includes sustainability and is endorsed by the Board of Trustees)? :
The formal statement in support of sustainability:
The institution’s definition of sustainability (e.g. as included in a published statement or plan):
Is the institution an endorser or signatory of the following?:
| Yes or No | |
| The Earth Charter | --- |
| The Higher Education Sustainability Initiative (HESI) | --- |
| ISCN-GULF Sustainable Campus Charter | --- |
| Second Nature’s Carbon Commitment (formerly known as the ACUPCC), Resilience Commitment, and/or integrated Climate Commitment | --- |
| The Talloires Declaration (TD) | --- |
| UN Global Compact | --- |
| Other multi-dimensional sustainability commitments (please specify below) | --- |
A brief description of the institution’s formal sustainability commitments, including the specific initiatives selected above:
The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.