Overall Rating Silver
Overall Score 59.76
Liaison Lindsey MacDonald
Submission Date June 6, 2023

STARS v2.2

Western Washington University
IN-47: Innovation A

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.50 / 0.50 Ashley Olson
Data Ambassador
Sustainability Engagement Institute
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Name or title of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
Net-Zero Energy/Carbon-Neutral Building

A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome that outlines how credit criteria are met and any positive measurable outcomes associated with the innovation:
Kaiser Borsari Hall
The internationally acclaimed sustainable design expert, Jason F. McLennan, is guiding the net-zero energy/zero carbon design strategy for the building. The building will be a "smart building", exceed LEED standards for energy use, carbon, and other environmental indicators, and will pursue certification through the International Living Future Institute. As the region’s only carbon neutral academic facility, and one of only a handful in the nation, Kaiser Borsari Hall will significantly advance Western’s vision to become the region’s first carbon neutral university campus. The 54,000 square foot building will house the university’s computer engineering, energy science, and computer science programs.

Optional Fields

A letter of affirmation from an individual with relevant expertise or a press release or publication featuring the innovation :
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None
The website URL where information about the innovation is available :
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
https://www.constructiondive.com/news/mortenson-zero-carbon-engineering-building-WWU/651185/?utm_source=Western+Today+distribution&utm_campaign=cd580d695e-WTemail_COPY_44&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_bd027a69be-cd580d695e-223192297

https://kgmi.com/news/007700-wwu-breaking-ground-on-new-carbon-neutral-engineering-building/

https://www.asumag.com/planning-design/new-construction/article/21265447/science-and-engineering-facility-at-western-washington-university-aims-to-be-net-zero-energy-building

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