| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 54.34 |
| Liaison | Elaine Goetz |
| Submission Date | March 11, 2015 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Ohio University
IN-3: Innovation 3
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 1.00 |
Annie Laurie
Cadmus Director of Sustainability Office of Sustainability |
Title or keywords related to the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
In August 2014 Ohio University's Office of Sustainability launched a monthly professional development program for the University's Design & Construction, Facilities and other administrative staff to provide updated information on sustainable design, construction and related practices, as well as to foster communication and collaboration among departments. Workshops have resulted in the direct connection of project managers with Recycling & Refuse staff and the drafting of new Design & Construction Standards language concerning waste management; the direct connection of the University to the Green Building Institute and the Green Globes Rating System; updates to LEED v.4; and the introduction of numerous green building design aspects, including vegetated roofs, geothermal heat pumps and the innovative placement of windows and light shelves to decrease the need for artificial illumination during daylight hours.
A brief description of any positive measurable outcomes associated with the innovation (if not reported above):
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 | No |
| Research | No |
| Campus Engagement | No |
| Public Engagement | No |
| Air & Climate | No |
| Buildings | Yes |
| Dining Services | No |
| Energy | No |
| Grounds | Yes |
| Purchasing | No |
| Transportation | No |
| Waste | Yes |
| Water | Yes |
| Coordination, Planning & Governance | Yes |
| Diversity & Affordability | No |
| Health, Wellbeing & Work | No |
| Investment | No |
Other topic(s) that the innovation relates to that are not listed above:
The website URL where information about the innovation is available:
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