Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
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Overall Score | 60.36 |
Liaison | Shane Stennes |
Submission Date | Aug. 2, 2011 |
Executive Letter | Download |
University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
OP-2: Building Design and Construction
Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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1.68 / 4.00 |
Nick
Deffley Program Manager CPPM |
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New building space that meets "Eligible Buildings Criteria":
1,233,384
Square feet
New building space that was designed and constructed in accordance with green building policies or guidelines but not LEED certified:
245,760
Square feet
New building space that is LEED Certified :
0
Square feet
New building space that is LEED Silver certified:
545,351
Square feet
New building space that is LEED Gold certified :
112,673
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:
2004 for New Construction, January 2009 for Major Renovations
A brief description of how the institution ensures compliance with green building design and construction guidelines and policies:
Compliance with MN State B3 guidelines are required by legislative mandate. Minnesota's Sustainable Building Guidelines require certain procedures followed regarding performance management, site and water, energy and atmosphere, indoor environmental quality, and materials and waste. The guidelines include state and climactic specific requirements for builders and building operators. Buildings must meet performance outcomes annually, with the aim of achieving carbon neutral buildings by 2030.
B3 is also incorporated in to the University's design and construction standards, which are incorporated in to all design, engineering and contractor contracts.
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
In addition to applying B3 to projects, the University has actively pursued adaptive reuse of facilities. Adaptive reuse is the practice of reusing a previously existing building, space or material for a new purpose. Adaptive reuse is a sustainable alternative to new construction projects, as it significantly cuts down on the materials needed for the project, and helps to divert demolition and construction waste from landfills. Since 2000 the campus has applied adaptive reuse strategies to 5 buildings totaling 492,000 square feet.
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