Baldwin Wallace University
PA-2: Sustainability Planning

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."

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. (Revision – 1) 02/15/2017 005001-2 BALDWIN WALLACE UNIVERSITY DESIGN GUIDELINES AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS DIVISION 0 – PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 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. (Revision – 1) 02/15/2017 005001-3 BALDWIN WALLACE UNIVERSITY DESIGN GUIDELINES AND CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS DIVISION 0 – PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 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

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.

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.