| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 52.63 |
| Liaison | Amy Kadrie |
| Submission Date | Jan. 6, 2016 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Rochester
OP-3: Building Operations and Maintenance
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.50 / 4.00 |
Patricia
Beaumont Director Facilities Support Operations |
Does the institution have any building space certified under the following green building rating systems for existing buildings?:
| Yes or No | |
| LEED for Existing Buildings or another 4-tier rating system used by an Established Green Building Council (GBC) | Yes |
| The DGNB system, Green Star Performance, or another 3-tier GBC rating system | No |
| BREEAM-In Use, CASBEE for Existing Building, or another 5-tier GBC rating system | No |
| Other non-GBC rating systems (e.g. BOMA BESt, Green Globes) | No |
A brief description of the green building rating system(s) used and/or a list or sample of certified buildings and ratings:
O'Brien; LEED Certified
Total floor area of eligible building space (operations and maintenance):
Floor area of building space that is certified at each level under a 4-tier rating system for existing buildings used by an Established Green Building Council::
| Certified Floor Area | |
| Minimum Level (e.g. LEED Certified) | 0 Square feet |
| 3rd Highest Level (e.g. LEED Silver) | 0 Square feet |
| 2nd Highest Level (e.g. LEED Gold) | 0 Square feet |
| Highest Achievable Level (e.g. LEED Platinum) | 0 Square feet |
Floor area of building space that is certified at each level under a 3-tier rating system for existing buildings used by an Established Green Building Council::
| Certified Floor Area | |
| Minimum Level | 0 Square feet |
| Mid-Level | 0 Square feet |
| Highest Achievable Level | 0 Square feet |
Floor area of building space that is certified at each level under a 5-tier rating system for existing buildings used by an Established Green Building Council::
| Certified Floor Area | |
| Minimum Level | 0 Square feet |
| 4th Highest Level | 0 Square feet |
| Mid-Level | 0 Square feet |
| 2nd Highest Level | 0 Square feet |
| Highest Achievable Level | 0 Square feet |
Floor area of building space that is certified at any level under other green building rating systems for existing buildings:
Floor area of building space that is maintained in accordance with formally adopted sustainable building operations and maintenance guidelines or policies, but NOT certified:
A copy of the sustainable building operations and maintenance guidelines or policies:
The date the guidelines or policies were formally adopted:
A brief description of the sustainable building operations and maintenance program and/or a list or sample of buildings covered:
For all University of Rochester buildings, the University of Rochester is committed to sustainable development and operating practices through the management of building design, construction, renovation, landscape, energy use, waste, emissions, transportation and procurement while maintaining regulatory compliance and exercising fiscal responsibility.
The values of a sustainable future are embedded in the plan to create an enduring, vibrant campus. Sustainable campus development will permeate decision making at all levels to encourage environmental innovation and integration of achievable sustainable living on and off campus. Initiatives identified by the University of Rochester Council on Environmental Sustainability are laying the groundwork to green the campus.
A brief description of how the institution ensures compliance with sustainable building operation and maintenance guidelines and policies:
The University of Rochester works to continually improve meting operational performance targets, goals an objectives with a focus on sustainability. The University regularly evaluates efficiency programs and encourages the promotion of sustainability initiatives.
University Facilities continually trains staff, utilizes green cleaning practices, integrated pest management, recycling efforts, and other operational programs which promote sustainable practices.
Facilities continually partners with our vendors to test new products and procedures to ensure we remain up to date.
The website URL where information about the institution’s certified buildings and/or sustainable operations and maintenance guidelines or policies is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Guidelines for sustainable operations and maintenance on page 9 of the campus master plan.
Guidelines for sustainable operations and maintenance on page 9 of the campus master plan.
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