| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 69.73 |
| Liaison | Megan Litke |
| Submission Date | Jan. 31, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
American University
OP-2: Building Design and Construction
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
3.00 / 4.00 |
Emily
Curley Sustainability Coordinator Sustainability |
New building space that meets "Eligible Buildings Criteria":
New building space that was designed and constructed in accordance with green building policies or guidelines but not LEED certified:
New building space that is LEED Certified :
New building space that is LEED Silver certified:
New building space that is LEED Gold certified :
New building space that is LEED Platinum certified:
The website URL where a copy of the institution's guidelines or policies for green building is available :
An electronic copy of the guidelines or policies :
The date(s) the policies or guidelines were adopted:
A brief description of how the institution ensures compliance with green building design and construction guidelines and policies:
AU has an active "Sustainable Design and Construction Standards Committee" that reviews and updates university design and construction standards to conform to LEED Silver guidelines at a minimum. We have three LEED AP professionals on staff in our Office of the University Architect. Design firms for new construction projects are required contractually to provide designs that conform to LEED Silver at a minimum.
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