| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 67.31 |
| Liaison | Rob Andrejewski |
| Submission Date | Dec. 23, 2024 |
University of Richmond
OP-3: Building Design and Construction
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.96 / 3.00 |
Rob
Andrejewski Director of Sustainability Office for Sustainability |
Total floor area of newly constructed or renovated building space:
Floor area of eligible building space designed and built in accordance with published green building codes, policies, and/or rating systems:
| Floor area | |
| Certified at the highest achievable level under a multi-attribute GBC rating system for design and construction (e.g., LEED BD+C Platinum or Certified Living Building) | 0 Square feet |
| Certified at the 2nd highest level under a 4- or 5-tier, multi-attribute GBC rating system for design and construction (e.g., LEED BD+C Gold) | 95,196 Square feet |
| Certified at mid-level under a 3- or 5-tier, multi-attribute GBC rating system for design and construction (e.g., BREEAM Very Good) | 0 Square feet |
| Certified at a step above minimum level under ar 4- or 5-tier, multi-attribute GBC rating system for design and construction (e.g., LEED BD+C Silver) | 98,938 Square feet |
| Certified at minimum level under a multi-attribute GBC rating system for design and construction (e.g., LEED BD+C Certified) | 0 Square feet |
| Certified/verified at any level under a multi-attribute, non-GBC rating system for design and construction, a green building code, or a single-attribute rating system for design and construction | 0 Square feet |
| Designed and built in accordance with a multi-attribute green building code, policy, guideline, or rating system, but not certified/verified | 0 Square feet |
| Designed and built in accordance with a single-attribute green building code, policy, guideline, or rating system, but not certified/verified | 0 Square feet |
| Total | 194,134 Square feet |
Percentage of newly constructed or renovated building space certified under a green building rating system for design and construction:
A list of new construction and major renovation projects that indicates the green building code, policy/guideline, or rating system that applies to each building:
The University of Richmond is recognized for our commitment to improving the sustainability performance of our buildings. All new buildings constructed on campus are required to achieve Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Silver status or better, or an equivalent green building standard. Green building requirements influence the design, building, and maintenance of buildings to provide a safe and healthy workspace while minimizing impact on land, air, and water.
There are now 17 certified green buildings on campus.
Green Certified Buildings
LEED Gold Square Feet Year
Carol Weinstein International Center 57,471, 2015
North Court 95,196, 2019
Queally Center 53464, 2018
Richmond Hall 27,255, 2018
Thomas Hall 29,558, 2016
Weinstein Center for Recreation 72,658, 2010
Westhampton Center 10,038, 2017
LEED Silver
Gateway Village Apartments 83,660 2016
Jeter Hall 24,273, 2016
Lakeview Hall 42,790, 2013
Queallly Hall 37,912, 2016
Robins Stadium 55,359, 2011
Westhampton Hall 49,242, 2016
LEED Certified
Heilman Dining Center 62,610, 2009
Weinstein Hall 51,389, 2004
EarthCraft Light Commercial
Humanities Building 43,657 2021
Well-Being Center 55281 2020
Campus Architect Chuck Rogers has attained the status of LEED Accredited Professional
New Construction & Renovation 2019-2024
2024 North Court Academic to Residential Conversion, 17,585 (Earthcraft certifcation pending)
2024 Boatwright Memorial Library 23,691
2022 Boatwright Memorial Library 14,200
2024 Law School Renovation 123,023
2023 Dennis Hall Renovation 23,630
2022 Maryland Hall Ground Floor 8,161
2022 Jepson Hall Ground Floor 18,084
2021 Wood Hall Renovation 19,284
2021 Humanities Building 43,657 (EarthCraft)
2020 Pitt Field Practice Building 3,667
2020 Well-Being Center 55,281 (EarthCraft)
2019 Crenshaw Fieldhouse 2,224
2019 Robins Hall Renovation 23,928
2019 Student Orgs Lodge 2,016
2019 North Court 95,196 (LEED Gold)
Total: 456, 042
Older 2018 Keller Hall Renovation 10,370 2018 VAB Renovation 29,022
An inventory of new construction and major renovation projects that indicates the green building code, policy/guideline, or rating system that applies to each building:
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