Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 48.98
Liaison Dennis Gillis
Submission Date July 30, 2012
Executive Letter Download

STARS v1.1

Saint Mary's University
OP-2: Building Design and Construction

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 2.17 / 4.00
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New building space that meets "Eligible Buildings Criteria":
65,565 Square feet

New building space that was designed and constructed in accordance with green building policies or guidelines but not LEED certified:
21,400 Square feet

New building space that is LEED Certified :
0 Square feet

New building space that is LEED Silver certified:
44,165 Square feet

New building space that is LEED Gold certified :
0 Square feet

New building space that is LEED Platinum certified:
0 Square feet

The website URL where a copy of the institution's guidelines or policies for green building is available :
An electronic copy of the guidelines or policies :
The date(s) the policies or guidelines were adopted:
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A brief description of how the institution ensures compliance with green building design and construction guidelines and policies:

Preserve and enhance, where possible, the university and community health and wellness facilities

Work around the University’s committed academic and athletic schedules

Optimize space utilization and flexibility

Incorporate green building principles in architectural, mechanical, and electrical infrastructure

Harmonize with existing buildings in function and appearance

Minimize impact of construction on renovated and adjacent areas of campus and neighborhood

Maintain site access - pedestrian and vehicular traffic and safe interior floor circulation except in construction areas

Retro-fit management program was in place to upgrade buildings' internal operations standards

Speed drives were installed on the ventilation system to reduce energy consumption and ensure stable flow of air; air handling units were replaced with speed drives


Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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