| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 66.69 |
| Liaison | Margaret Lo |
| Submission Date | Dec. 16, 2015 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Ball State University
OP-4: Building Design and Construction
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.91 / 3.00 |
James
Lowe Associate Vice President for Facilities Planning and Management Facilities Planning & Managment |
Does the institution have any building space certified under the following green building rating systems for new construction and major renovations?:
| Yes or No | |
| LEED or another 4-tier rating system used by an Established Green Building Council (GBC) | Yes |
| The DGNB system, Green Star, or another 3-tier GBC rating system | No |
| BREEAM, CASBEE, or another 5-tier GBC rating system | No |
| The Living Building Challenge | No |
| Other non-GBC rating systems (e.g. BOMA BESt, Green Globes) | No |
A brief description of the green building rating system(s) used and/or a list of certified buildings and ratings:
LEED BD&C or LEED CI
Total floor area of eligible building space (design and construction):
Floor area of building space that is certified at each level under a 4-tier rating system for new construction and major renovations used by an Established Green Building Council::
| Certified Floor Area | |
| Minimum Level (e.g. LEED Certified) | 9,215 Square feet |
| 3rd Highest Level (e.g. LEED Silver) | 892,858 Square feet |
| 2nd Highest Level (e.g. LEED Gold) | 109,254 Square feet |
| Highest Achievable Level (e.g. LEED Platinum) | 0 Square feet |
Floor area of building space that is certified at each level under a 3-tier rating system for new construction and major renovations used by an Established Green Building Council::
| Certified Floor Area | |
| Minimum Level | 0 Square feet |
| Mid-Level | 0 Square feet |
| Highest Achievable Level | 0 Square feet |
Floor area of building space that is certified at each level under a 5-tier rating system for new construction and major renovations used by an Established Green Building Council::
| Certified Floor Area | |
| Minimum Level | 0 Square feet |
| 4th Highest Level | 0 Square feet |
| Mid-Level | 0 Square feet |
| 2nd Highest Level | 0 Square feet |
| Highest Achievable Level | 0 Square feet |
Floor area of building space certified Living under the Living Building Challenge:
Floor area of building space that is certified at any level under other green building rating systems for new construction and major renovations:
Floor area of building space that was designed and constructed in accordance with green building policies or guidelines but NOT certified:
A copy of the guidelines or policies :
The date the guidelines or policies were adopted:
A brief description of the green building guidelines or policies and/or a list or sample of buildings covered:
A brief description of how the institution ensures compliance with green building design and construction guidelines and policies:
As stated in the Ball State University 2007-2012 Strategic Plan Goal IV, Objective E:
Plan and execute new construction and renovations of campus facilities to best support learning, scholarship, institutional effectiveness, and quality of life. The following were completed:
• renewal of three academic buildings.
• construct two new academic buildings.
• complete construction of recreation and wellness facility.
• upgrade football stadium.
• complete major renewal of L. A. Pittenger Student Center.
• construct two new residence halls.
• upgrade campus infrastructure to support the academic and support
functions of the university.
• complete renewal of Central Utility Plant.
• All new construction on campus will seek USGBC certification at the rating of
LEED_NC Silver performance or better.
• All construction renovations will explore the possibility of USGBC certification
at the rating of LEED_EB certified performance or better.
• complete construction of new residence hall dining services.
The website URL where information about the institution’s certified buildings and/or green building design and construction guidelines or policies is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Letterman Bldg. 87,164 sq.ft. LEED Silver
Park Hall 194,600 sq.ft. LEED Silver
Kinghorn Hall 190,480 sq.ft. LEED Silver
SRWC 163,892 sq.ft. LEED Silver
Dehority Hall 131,072 sq.ft. LEED Silver
Studebaker East, 97,406 sq.ft. LEED Gold
North District Energy Station, 11,848 sq.ft. LEED Gold
Glick Center for Glass, 9,215 sq.ft. LEED Certified
Teachers College 125, 650 sq.ft. pursuing LEED Silver; not yet awarded.
Letterman Bldg. 87,164 sq.ft. LEED Silver
Park Hall 194,600 sq.ft. LEED Silver
Kinghorn Hall 190,480 sq.ft. LEED Silver
SRWC 163,892 sq.ft. LEED Silver
Dehority Hall 131,072 sq.ft. LEED Silver
Studebaker East, 97,406 sq.ft. LEED Gold
North District Energy Station, 11,848 sq.ft. LEED Gold
Glick Center for Glass, 9,215 sq.ft. LEED Certified
Teachers College 125, 650 sq.ft. pursuing LEED Silver; not yet awarded.
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