Missouri State University
OP-4: Building Design and Construction

LEED 2009 for New Construction was used for certification of the Missouri State University buildings built in the last 5 years. The certified buildings and their certification includes the following: Bond Learning Center (27,331 SF) - LEED Silver Greenwood Science Scholars Lab Addition (8,907 SF) – LEED Silver for Schools Bill R. Foster and Family Recreation Center (97,764 SF) – LEED Silver Monroe Apartments (53,367 SF) – LEED Certified

As noted on our web site, Planning, Design & Construction is committed to incorporating responsible planning, design, and construction practices that: •Create a safe, healthy, comfortable, and inviting environment •Conserve energy •Conserve water •Reduce construction waste •Provide site sensitive development •Utilize daylighting within facilities •Use materials responsibly •Optimize indoor air quality •Develop a people friendly outdoor environment Both the University and the State are making great strides in green building construction and renovation. These efforts will help the campus conserve energy, reduce the use of raw materials, and save money. Over time, more members of the campus community will live, work, and learn in increasingly efficient buildings while enjoying a higher standard of indoor environmental quality. Building Sites Among other criteria, building sites are selected based on the ability to: •Provide access to public transportation •Restore habitat •Filter storm water runoff Design Criteria/Facility Standards The University has developed standards and design guidelines for new construction and building renovations on the Missouri State University campus. These guidelines are used by the design team to meet the programmatic needs of each project and cover topics including operations and maintenance, safety, energy efficiency, and material finishes. To insure the University's projects are designed in compliance with the University's green building commitment, our design criteria and facility standards are being revised to address environmental stewardship and LEED design criteria. Each new building is designed with a focus on: •Maximizing open space •Facilitating community connectivity •Providing views from 90% of regularly occupied spaces •Including priority parking for car-pool and fuel-efficient vehicles •Planting native or adaptive landscaping that does not require irrigation •Reducing light pollution Construction Practices Missouri State University's commitment to sustainability pairs well with the growth of our campus. Our focus on sustainable construction includes designing and building all new projects to green standards, including those set by Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED). Our sustainable construction process includes: •Having a LEED Accredited Professional (AP) on the design and construction team •Using local and recycled building materials, Forestry Stewardship Council (FSC) certified wood, carpet and paint with low-emitting volatile organic compounds (VOC), and composite wood that contains no added formaldehyde resigns •Protecting HVAC system from dust and moisture during construction •Controlling the source of chemicals and pollutants from entering occupied spaces •Preventing pollution from construction activity •Diverting 50% - 75% of construction waste from landfills Energy Efficiency Completed buildings will include the following energy efficiency measures: •20%-30% reduction in water usage •Access to lighting control •Storage and collection of recyclables •Fundamental and enhanced refrigerant management •Exceeding minimum energy performance by at least 14% and providing fundamental and enhanced commissioning of building energy systems •Exceeding minimum indoor air quality (IAQ) standards, prohibiting smoking inside the building and away from entrances and ventilation intakes, and monitoring deliver of outdoor air •Green housekeeping procedures Major building or renovation projects undertaken in the last 5 years as well as a sample of sustainable practices incorporated into those facilities include the following: •Athletic and recreation field improvements – Energy recovery ventilators were incorporated into the exhaust and makeup air systems for the toilet rooms and game day locker rooms at the football stadium grandstand. Rubber infill created by recycling old tires was used for the synthetic turf on the fields. Approximately 890,000 pounds of rubber infill was used on the project. That amounts to roughly 44,500 tires that were recycled instead of incinerated or sent to a landfill. •Garst Dining Center addition and renovation – Ample daylighting was incorporated into the space. East and west facing windows were provided with fritted glass to control solar heat gain. Interior finishes were selected to incorporate low impact materials such as polished concrete floors and low VOC emitting paints that meet Green Seal Standards. •Plaster Center for Free Enterprise – This former industrial facility, parts of which are over 65 years old, was acquired by the University, cleaned up, and renovated to provide office, classroom, and laboratory space. Approximately 64,000 square feet of roof area was replaced with a new white surfaced roof to reduce the heat island effect and reduce solar heat gain in the building. Water saving plumbing fixtures were selected for use throughout the renovated facility.

The University works with the design consultants, the contractor, and University stakeholders on all projects from the inception of the project through completion of construction to identify opportunities to incorporate sustainable practices into the project. Feasible sustainable features and practices are incorporated into the project design and outlined in the construction documents. Review throughout the design and construction process as well as at project completion helps ensure that the intended sustainable processes, products, and features are incorporated and functional.

Information regarding the LEED Certified buildings built by Missouri State University can be found on the MSU Planning, Design & Construction web site at the following link: http://design.missouristate.edu/Sustainability/GreenBuildings.htm The sustainability mission statement for Planning, Design & Construction adopted by the University is outlined on the web site at the following link: http://design.missouristate.edu/default.asp Further information about the principles that are used to guide the design and construction process at Missouri State University may be found the web site at the following link: http://design.missouristate.edu/Sustainability/SustainabilityinConstruction.htm