| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 61.36 |
| Liaison | Elizabeth Swiman |
| Submission Date | Jan. 30, 2015 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Florida State University
IN-3: Innovation 3
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 1.00 |
Ignacio
Messana Program Director International Programs in Spain |
Title or keywords related to the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
With over 14 million square feet of space, the University frequently has the need to renovate existing space to accommodate new programs, address life-safety/building code issues, and update building systems. Standard policies and procedures are in place to manage the process internally and efficiently.
FSU's multiple study abroad locales across the world present unique opportunities for all types of space needs and issues. Recently, the Valencia, Spain program expanded it's facilities by acquiring a historic building that required much renovation but still had to meet local preservation standards. The renovation work transformed a building originally constructed in the Middle Ages into a contemporary living and learning environment. The specialized work allowed the University to retain and enhance the cultural and historic aspects of the building and integrate green technologies into the space.
A brief description of any positive measurable outcomes associated with the innovation (if not reported above):
Preservation of the cultural and historic features of the building. For example, the original red brick walls that date from around 1850 have also been kept in the ground floor, classrooms and even in the apartments of the students.
A letter of affirmation from an individual with relevant expertise:
Which of the following STARS subcategories does the innovation most closely relate to? (Select all that apply up to a maximum of five):
| Yes or No | |
| Curriculum | --- |
| Research | --- |
| Campus Engagement | --- |
| Public Engagement | --- |
| Air & Climate | --- |
| Buildings | Yes |
| Dining Services | --- |
| Energy | Yes |
| Grounds | --- |
| Purchasing | --- |
| Transportation | --- |
| Waste | --- |
| Water | --- |
| Coordination, Planning & Governance | --- |
| Diversity & Affordability | --- |
| Health, Wellbeing & Work | --- |
| Investment | --- |
Other topic(s) that the innovation relates to that are not listed above:
The website URL where information about the innovation is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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