Buildings
New buildings will be designed to achieve U.S. Green Building Council's "Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design's New Construction" (USGBC LEED NC) Silver rating, ensuring all new properties are environmentally responsible. Current initiatives include:
- Recycling of more than 90 percent of construction debris
- Exceed energy codes by 40 percent
- Use environmentally friendly materials, such as flooring with recycled content
- Low flow plumbing fixtures
- Solar panels on campus to offset energy use
- Green Strategies under consideration University-wide
Energy audit of all buildings and facilities identified projects to reduce energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions, including:
- 50 Kilowatt solar array
- Steam absorption chiller with micro-turbine installation
- Automated controls for boilers
- Installation of energy efficient lamps
The new dormitory complex at Rose Hill is currently at a LEED Gold level of design and will include Campbell Hall.
