| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 69.51 |
| Liaison | Kelsey Beal |
| Submission Date | Oct. 31, 2019 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI)
OP-4: Building Design and Construction
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.14 / 3.00 |
Cristina
Padilla Sustainability Engagement Coordinator Office of Sustainability |
Total floor area of newly constructed or renovated building space (include projects completed within the previous five years) :
Floor area of newly constructed or renovated building space certified Living under the Living Building Challenge:
Floor area of newly constructed or renovated building space certified at each level under a rating system for design and construction used by an Established Green Building Council (GBC) :
| Certified Floor Area | |
| LEED BD+C Platinum or at the highest achievable level under another rating system | 0 Square feet |
| LEED BD+C Gold or at the 2nd highest level under another 4- or 5-tier GBC rating system | 245,149 Square feet |
| Certified at mid-level under a 3- or 5-tier GBC rating system for design and construction (e.g. BREEAM, CASBEE, DGNB, Green Star) | 0 Square feet |
| LEED BD+C Silver or at a step above minimum level under another 4- or 5-tier GBC rating system | 336,920 Square feet |
| LEED BD+C Certified or certified at minimum level under another GBC rating system | 0 Square feet |
Floor area of newly constructed or renovated building space certified under a non-GBC rating system for design and construction (e.g. Green Globes NC, Certified Passive House):
Percentage of newly constructed or renovated building space certified under a green building rating system for design and construction:
A brief description of the green building rating system(s) used and/or a list of certified buildings and ratings:
LEED GOLD CERTIFIED
1) Eugene and Marilyn Glick Eye Institute (77,419 SF, 2011 completion, 2013 certification, LEED NC v2.2)
2) Neuroscience Building (140,700 SF, 2014 completion, 2014 certification, LEED v2009)
3) University Hall (97,970 SF, 2016 completion, 2016 certification, LEED NC 2009)
LEED SILVER CERTIFIED
1) Science Engineering Laboratory Building (71,244 SF, 2013 completion, 2014 certification, LEED NC v2009)
2) Rotary Building (33,266 SF, 2014 certification, LEED NC v2009)
3) North Hall (172,800 SF, 2016 completion, 2019 certification, LEED NC v2009)
4) Fritts Clinical Care Center (45,000 SF, 2018 completion, 2019 certification, LEED NCv3 2009)
Built to LEED standards but not certified:
1) Gateway Garage (426,944 SF, built to LEED Silver, not certified)
Floor area of newly constructed or renovated building space that is NOT certified, but that was designed and constructed in accordance with published green building guidelines and policies:
A copy of the green building guidelines or policies :
The green building guidelines or policies:
The IU Bicentennial Plan outlines the goal to design and construct all new buildings to LEED Gold standards. Summary of Bicentennial Action Items:
3) IU will implement plans to solidify IU’s focus on efficient and environmentally conscious campus design and operation by:
b. Certifying all major new buildings with the LEED Green Building Certification System and elevate the minimum certification level to Gold.
IUPUI follows USGBC guidelines for LEED BD+C to design and construct all new buildings to LEED Gold standards.
Do the green building guidelines or policies cover the following?:
| Yes or No | |
| Impacts on the surrounding site (e.g. guidelines to reuse previously developed land, protect environmentally sensitive areas, and otherwise minimize site impacts) | Yes |
| Energy consumption (e.g. policies requiring a minimum level of energy efficiency for buildings and their systems) | Yes |
| Building-level energy metering | Yes |
| Use of environmentally preferable materials (e.g. guidelines to minimize the life cycle impacts associated with building materials) | Yes |
| Indoor environmental quality (i.e. guidelines to protect the health and comfort of building occupants) | Yes |
| Water consumption (e.g. requiring minimum standards of efficiency for indoor and outdoor water use) | Yes |
| Building-level water metering | Yes |
A brief description of the green building guidelines or policies and/or a list or sample of buildings covered:
All new building and renovation projects must embrace sustainable design and building practices. Indiana University is committed to achieving LEED® Gold certification for all new projects. The IU Bicentennial Plan pledges to "implement plans to solidify IU’s focus on efficient and environmentally conscious campus design and operation by certifying all major new buildings with the LEED Green Building Certification System and elevate the minimum certification level to Gold." Indiana University incorporates green principles in all phases of a building's life cycle and is dedicated to developing and renovating buildings that use resources efficiently and create healthy environments.
IUPUI follows USGBC guidelines for LEED BD+C to design and construct all new buildings to LEED Gold standards. IUPUI has a total of seven LEED certified buildings, with three at the Gold level.
A brief description of how the institution ensures compliance with green building design and construction guidelines and policies:
Policy is outlined in the IU Bicentennial Strategic Plan. IU Capital Planning and Facilities ensure adherence to LEED certification standard while working with contractors.
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:
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