Overall Rating Silver
Overall Score 54.78
Liaison Christa Rieck
Submission Date Jan. 3, 2024

STARS v2.2

University of Houston
IN-47: Innovation A

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.50 / 0.50 Elizabeth Clark
Sustainability Coordinator
Facilities Planning
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Name or title of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
Sustainable Design Policy

A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome that outlines how credit criteria are met and any positive measurable outcomes associated with the innovation:
It is now required by UH policy and design guidelines that all University of Houston Capital Construction Projects will be certified to a minimum of LEED BD+C Silver. During 2023 alone, three major projects have been certified: the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine (LEED BD+C Gold), the John M. O’Quinn Law Building (LEED BD+C Silver), and the Roy G. Cullen Building (LEED ID+C Gold).

Optional Fields

A letter of affirmation from an individual with relevant expertise or a press release or publication featuring the innovation :
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The website URL where information about the innovation is available :
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
https://uh.edu/facilities/news-and-events/stories/2023/june-23/new-campus-buildings-receive-leed-gold-and-leed-silver-certification.php

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