| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 73.91 |
| Liaison | Daryl Pierson |
| Submission Date | March 1, 2019 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Portland State University
OP-4: Building Design and Construction
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.77 / 3.00 |
Amanda
Wolf Program + Assessment Coordinator Campus Sustainability Office |
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Total floor area of newly constructed or renovated building space (include projects completed within the previous five years) :
39,703.86
Square meters
Certified Projects
0
Square meters
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 | 21,460.04 Square meters |
| LEED BD+C Gold or at the 2nd highest level under another 4- or 5-tier GBC rating system | 18,243.83 Square meters |
| 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 meters |
| LEED BD+C Silver or at a step above minimum level under another 4- or 5-tier GBC rating system | 0 Square meters |
| LEED BD+C Certified or certified at minimum level under another GBC rating system | 0 Square meters |
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):
0
Square meters
Percentage of newly constructed or renovated building space certified under a green building rating system for design and construction:
100
If reporting certified projects, provide:
Robertson Life Science Building (2014) - LEED Platinum
Karl Miller Center (2017) - LEED Platinum
Peter Stott Center (2018) - LEED Gold
If reporting uncertified projects, provide:
Uncertified Projects
0
Square meters
If reporting published green building guidelines or policies, provide the following:
The green building guidelines or policies:
Portland State University (PSU) is committed to economic, social, and environmental
sustainability. That commitment is acknowledged through our preference for sustainable
products including those that are made from rapidly renewable resources, durable, non-toxic, manufactured and sourced locally, harvested sustainably, contain a high percentage of postconsumer recycled content, are comprised of recyclable components, and verified as a sustainable option through industry guidelines or third party organizations such as: Carpet and Rug Institute's Green Label program, Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), Energy Star, or Green Guard.
Portland State University requires all major new construction and renovation projects to
achieve LEED Gold minimum certification through U.S. Green Building Council under the
most current version of LEED. All other new construction and renovation work shall
incorporate LEED and other sustainable design philosophies to the greatest extent possible.
In accordance with PSU’s Climate Action Plan (Appendix 01.4), materials with low "embodied emissions”, the emissions associated with the extraction, production, transport and use of a given product, are strongly encouraged. Where possible, PSU seeks Environmental Product Declarations for materials which outline life cycle impacts and sustainable attributes.
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 Buildings Covered: Portland State University (PSU) is committed to economic, social, and environmental sustainability. That commitment is acknowledged through our preference for sustainable products including those that are made from rapidly renewable resources, durable, non-toxic, manufactured and sourced locally, harvested sustainably, contain a high percentage of postconsumer recycled content, are comprised of recyclable components, and verified as a sustainable option through industry guidelines or third party organizations such as: Carpet and Rug Institute's Green Label program, Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), Energy Star, or Green Guard. Portland State University requires all major new construction and renovation projects to achieve LEED Gold minimum certification through U.S. Green Building Council under the
most current version of LEED. All other new construction and renovation work shall
incorporate LEED and other sustainable design philosophies to the greatest extent possible. In accordance with PSU’s Climate Action Plan (Appendix 01.4), materials with low “embodied emissions”, the emissions associated with the extraction, production, transport and use of a given product, are strongly encouraged. Where possible, PSU seeks Environmental Product Declarations for materials which outline life cycle impacts and sustainable attributes.
PSU's LEED Certified Buildings:
Broadway Residence Hall (2004) - LEED Silver
Stephen Epler Hall (2005) - LEED Silver
Engineering Building (2006) - LEED Gold
Shattuck Hall (2010) - LEED Gold
Research Greenhouse (2011) - LEED Silver
Academic and Student Recreation Center (2010) - LEED Gold
Lincoln Hall (2011) - LEED Platinum
Science Research & Teaching Center (2011) - LEED Gold
Collaborative Life Science Building (2014) - LEED Platinum
Karl Miller Center (2017) - LEED Platinum
PSU LEED O+M Certified Building:
Urban Center Building (2018) - LEED O+M Silver
None
A brief description of how the institution ensures compliance with green building design and construction guidelines and policies:
Project Managers works closely with design and construction teams as well as outside consultants to ensure compliance with guidelines and policies
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Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Since 2002, PSU has focused on designing new buildings and retrofitting and renovating older campus buildings with sustainability in mind. We have a stated commitment to achieving LEED Gold or higher for any new construction/major renovations.
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