| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 59.88 |
| Liaison | Alex Frank |
| Submission Date | April 14, 2022 |
University of Wisconsin-Madison
OP-4: Building Operations and Maintenance
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.16 / 5.00 |
Alex
Frank Sustainability Analyst Office of Sustainability |
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Total floor area of existing building space:
24,969,250
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 | 0 Square feet |
| Operated and maintained in accordance with a single-attribute, sustainable management policy/program, but not certified under an O+M rating system | 3,928,284.36 Square feet |
| Total | 3,928,284.36 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:
Two buildings operated by the Wisconsin Union Directorate (Memorial Union and Union South) are operated under a developed and documented Green Cleaning Progam (see attached).
All buildings managed by University Housing follows green cleaning practices as an ongoing commitment to the health of its residents, staff, and environment. The Lotus Pro chemical-free, water-based cleaning system uses aqueous ozone to thoroughly sanitize and clean surfaces. Housing also purchases paper towels, toilet paper, and plastic bags made with recycled materials (https://www.housing.wisc.edu/about/sustainability/operations/#green-cleaning).
All buildings managed by University Housing follows green cleaning practices as an ongoing commitment to the health of its residents, staff, and environment. The Lotus Pro chemical-free, water-based cleaning system uses aqueous ozone to thoroughly sanitize and clean surfaces. Housing also purchases paper towels, toilet paper, and plastic bags made with recycled materials (https://www.housing.wisc.edu/about/sustainability/operations/#green-cleaning).
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While UW-Madison does not manage buildings in accordance with the specific programs identified above, it does implement a number of sustainable practices, including:
- A University-wide IAQ that includes procedures for reporting indoor air quality issues and responding to issues
- Compliance with the Guide for Animal Care and Handling (https://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/guide-for-the-care-and-use-of-laboratory-animals.pdf) for animal holding facilities
- Incorporation of green cleaning products and techniques
- Energy and Water use tracking at the facility-level (where building level metering is available)
- A University-wide IAQ that includes procedures for reporting indoor air quality issues and responding to issues
- Compliance with the Guide for Animal Care and Handling (https://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/guide-for-the-care-and-use-of-laboratory-animals.pdf) for animal holding facilities
- Incorporation of green cleaning products and techniques
- Energy and Water use tracking at the facility-level (where building level metering is available)
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