University of Texas at Austin
OP-4: Building Operations and Maintenance
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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2.00 / 5.00 |
Jim
Walker Director of Sustainability, Financial, and Administrative Services University Operations |
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Total floor area of existing building space:
27,828,955
Square feet
Floor area of existing building space operated and maintained in accordance with a sustainable management policy/program and/or a green building rating system:
| Existing floor area | |
| Certified at the highest achievable level under a multi-attribute, Green Building Council (GBC) rating system focused on the operations and maintenance of existing buildings (e.g., LEED O+M Platinum) | 0 Square feet |
| Certified at the 2nd highest level under a 4- or 5-tier, multi-attribute, GBC rating system focused on the operations and maintenance of existing buildings (e.g., LEED O+M Gold) | 0 Square feet |
| Certified at mid-level under a 3- or 5-tier, multi-attribute, GBC rating system focused on the operations and maintenance of existing buildings (e.g., BREEAM-In Use Very Good) | 0 Square feet |
| Certified at a step above minimum level under a 4 -or 5–tier, multi-attribute, GBC rating system focused on the operations and maintenance of existing buildings (e.g., LEED O+M Silver) | 0 Square feet |
| Certified at minimum level under a multi-attribute, GBC rating system focused on the operations and maintenance of existing buildings (e.g., BREEAM In-Use Pass or LEED O+M Certified) | 0 Square feet |
| Certified at any level under a non-GBC rating system or single-attribute rating system focused on the operations and maintenance of existing buildings | 0 Square feet |
| Operated and maintained in accordance with a multi-attribute, sustainable management policy/program, but not certified under an O+M rating system | 27,828,955 Square feet |
| Operated and maintained in accordance with a single-attribute, sustainable management policy/program, but not certified under an O+M rating system | 0 Square feet |
| Total | 27,828,955 Square feet |
Percentage of existing building space certified under a green building rating system rating system focused on the operations and maintenance of existing buildings:
0
A brief description of the sustainable operations and maintenance policy/program and/or O+M rating system(s) used:
The UT Austin Energy Management Optimization team was created in 2011 and oversees energy and water efficiency programs for all buildings. UT Austin's Custocial Services team also contributes significantly to sustainability in building operations and management, see other STARS credits.
Our custodial team is a top-ranked participant in the OS-1 program. The OS-1 program focuses on both the health of the building occupants and the cleaning staff. Environmentally preferable cleaning strategies, procedures, training, and purchasing guidelines for consumables, tools and equipment are all part of responsible cleaning. All of the daily-use cleaning chemicals prescribed in the (OS1) Program have earned the Green Seal Certification or are EPA registered disinfectants. http://managemen.com/responsible-products/
Landscape Service's IPM plan: https://facilitiesservices.utexas.edu/divisions/support/landscape-services#pollinatorprogram
Our custodial team is a top-ranked participant in the OS-1 program. The OS-1 program focuses on both the health of the building occupants and the cleaning staff. Environmentally preferable cleaning strategies, procedures, training, and purchasing guidelines for consumables, tools and equipment are all part of responsible cleaning. All of the daily-use cleaning chemicals prescribed in the (OS1) Program have earned the Green Seal Certification or are EPA registered disinfectants. http://managemen.com/responsible-products/
Landscape Service's IPM plan: https://facilitiesservices.utexas.edu/divisions/support/landscape-services#pollinatorprogram
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