| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 68.89 |
| Liaison | Natalie Sobrinski |
| Submission Date | Feb. 27, 2024 |
Muhlenberg College
OP-3: Building Design and Construction
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
3.00 / 3.00 |
Richard
Waligora Capital Projects Manager Plant Operations |
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Total floor area of newly constructed or renovated building space:
20,000
Square feet
Floor area of eligible building space designed and built in accordance with published green building codes, policies, and/or rating systems:
| Floor area | |
| Certified at the highest achievable level under a multi-attribute GBC rating system for design and construction (e.g., LEED BD+C Platinum or Certified Living Building) | 20,000 Square feet |
| Certified at the 2nd highest level under a 4- or 5-tier, multi-attribute GBC rating system for design and construction (e.g., LEED BD+C Gold) | 0 Square feet |
| Certified at mid-level under a 3- or 5-tier, multi-attribute GBC rating system for design and construction (e.g., BREEAM Very Good) | 0 Square feet |
| Certified at a step above minimum level under ar 4- or 5-tier, multi-attribute GBC rating system for design and construction (e.g., LEED BD+C Silver) | 0 Square feet |
| Certified at minimum level under a multi-attribute GBC rating system for design and construction (e.g., LEED BD+C Certified) | 0 Square feet |
| Certified/verified at any level under a multi-attribute, non-GBC rating system for design and construction, a green building code, or a single-attribute rating system for design and construction | 0 Square feet |
| Designed and built in accordance with a multi-attribute green building code, policy, guideline, or rating system, but not certified/verified | 0 Square feet |
| Designed and built in accordance with a single-attribute green building code, policy, guideline, or rating system, but not certified/verified | 0 Square feet |
| Total | 20,000 Square feet |
Percentage of newly constructed or renovated building space certified under a green building rating system for design and construction:
100
A list of new construction and major renovation projects that indicates the green building code, policy/guideline, or rating system that applies to each building:
In 2023 Muhlenberg's newest academic building, The Fahy Commons for Public Engagement and Innovation, provides 20,000 square feet of programming, art studio and academic space. In addition to being LEED Platinum certified, it is on track to be the first Living Building Challenge Core-certified structure in the world.
https://www.muhlenberg.edu/fahycommons/
Energy Consumption:
All heating oil fuel sources are converted to Natural Gas when replacement is necessary or sooner when feasible.
Building-level energy metering:
Building sub-metering of electric and natural gas usage is performed to help identify energy-related improvements.
Environmentally preferable materials:
Muhlenberg does not use any paint with VOCs (or colorant with VOCs) to reduce the environmental impact and minimize the effect on air quality.
Indoor environmental quality:
College Coatings Policy controls coating standards.
Cleaning chemicals are used in compliance with the Green Cleaning Standard.
Any air quality concerns are addressed following the Healthy Environment Policy.
In all occupied buildings, there are CO and CO2 monitors.
Water Consumption:
All newly purchased campus appliances are Energy Star rated and laundry equipment is CEE Tier 3 or better.
All campus buildings are required to have low flow/water saving fixtures to meet or exceed USGBC guidelines.
Building-level water metering:
Building sub-metering of domestic water use is performed.
We followed LEED guidelines to construct Seegers Union so it could be certified, but we did not have the budget to purchase the official certification process. We ensured compliance with green building design and construction policies for uncertified buildings by following LEED guidelines. The renovation of East Hall also followed LEED standards. The New Science Building is LEED Silver certified.
https://www.muhlenberg.edu/fahycommons/
Energy Consumption:
All heating oil fuel sources are converted to Natural Gas when replacement is necessary or sooner when feasible.
Building-level energy metering:
Building sub-metering of electric and natural gas usage is performed to help identify energy-related improvements.
Environmentally preferable materials:
Muhlenberg does not use any paint with VOCs (or colorant with VOCs) to reduce the environmental impact and minimize the effect on air quality.
Indoor environmental quality:
College Coatings Policy controls coating standards.
Cleaning chemicals are used in compliance with the Green Cleaning Standard.
Any air quality concerns are addressed following the Healthy Environment Policy.
In all occupied buildings, there are CO and CO2 monitors.
Water Consumption:
All newly purchased campus appliances are Energy Star rated and laundry equipment is CEE Tier 3 or better.
All campus buildings are required to have low flow/water saving fixtures to meet or exceed USGBC guidelines.
Building-level water metering:
Building sub-metering of domestic water use is performed.
We followed LEED guidelines to construct Seegers Union so it could be certified, but we did not have the budget to purchase the official certification process. We ensured compliance with green building design and construction policies for uncertified buildings by following LEED guidelines. The renovation of East Hall also followed LEED standards. The New Science Building is LEED Silver certified.
An inventory of new construction and major renovation projects that indicates the green building code, policy/guideline, or rating system that applies to each building:
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Optional Fields
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
College Coating Policy: https://www.muhlenberg.edu/media/contentassets/pdf/about/plantops/College%20Coatings%20Policy.pdf
Green Cleaning Standard: https://www.muhlenberg.edu/media/contentassets/pdf/about/plantops/Green%20Cleaning%20Standard.pdf
Healthy Environment Policy: https://www.muhlenberg.edu/media/contentassets/pdf/about/plantops/Healthy%20Environment.pdf
Sustainable Building Operations and Maintenance Policy: https://www.muhlenberg.edu/main/aboutus/plantops/sustainableinitiatives/sbom/
Green Cleaning Standard: https://www.muhlenberg.edu/media/contentassets/pdf/about/plantops/Green%20Cleaning%20Standard.pdf
Healthy Environment Policy: https://www.muhlenberg.edu/media/contentassets/pdf/about/plantops/Healthy%20Environment.pdf
Sustainable Building Operations and Maintenance Policy: https://www.muhlenberg.edu/main/aboutus/plantops/sustainableinitiatives/sbom/
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