| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 47.51 |
| Liaison | Kara Holmstrom |
| Submission Date | May 1, 2014 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Luther College
OP-4: Building Design and Construction
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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1.36 / 3.00 |
Jay
Uthoff Director of Facilities Facilities Management |
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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 |
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A brief description of the green building rating system(s) used and/or a list of certified buildings and ratings:
Sampson Hoffland Laboratories (LEED Gold)
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Total floor area of eligible building space (design and construction):
346,857
Square feet
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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) | 0 Square feet |
| 3rd Highest Level (e.g. LEED Silver) | 0 Square feet |
| 2nd Highest Level (e.g. LEED Gold) | 71,997 Square feet |
| Highest Achievable Level (e.g. LEED Platinum) | 0 Square feet |
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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 |
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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 |
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Floor area of building space certified Living under the Living Building Challenge:
0
Square feet
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Floor area of building space that is certified at any level under other green building rating systems for new construction and major renovations:
0
Square feet
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Floor area of building space that was designed and constructed in accordance with green building policies or guidelines but NOT certified:
274,860
Square feet
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A copy of the guidelines or policies :
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The date the guidelines or policies were adopted:
Dec. 7, 2010
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A brief description of the green building guidelines or policies and/or a list or sample of buildings covered:
As a result of signing the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment (ACUPCC), Luther has committed to all new campus construction being built to at least the U.S. Green Building Council’s LEED silver standard or equivalent, as well as all renovations. Every effort is also made during construction and renovation to source local materials and recycle as much waste material as possible. Luther has completed several renovations over the past few years ( Valders Hall of Science, Norby House, Miller and Dieseth residence halls) according to these guidelines, but has not sought LEED certification for them.
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A brief description of how the institution ensures compliance with green building design and construction guidelines and policies:
Luther requires the general contractors to meet LEED Silver construction standards. The Director of Facilities ensures compliance with this policy.
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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:
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