Campus Green Builder

Site Selection

• Utilization of an existing campus site formerly a surface parking lot
• Addition of an underground parking garage with reserved parking for fuel efficient vehicles
• Highly reflective roof for minimal heat retention
• Landscaping and irrigation features around the building promote runoff infiltration
• Oriented to maximize sunlight, particularly in common areas

Energy

• 19.2% total energy cost savings were achieved
• Occupancy sensors are used throughout the building
• Efficient heating and cooling systems were installed with thermal controls
• Energy recovery units are located on top of the building to improve efficiency in heating and cooling

Water

• 30.8% total water use reduction
• High efficiency fixtures, low flow showers and waterless urinals
• Water efficient landscaping allows 20% reduction in water usage
• Low maintenance vegetation is part of the landscape design

Material and Resources

• 21.414% of the content used was recycled
• 78.885% of construction waste was diverted from landfills
• 31.436% of materials used were manufactured locally
• Structural system that minimized waste production
• Reinforced, cast-in-place system utilizing forms that become part of the structure.
• Pre-cast, pre-tensioned floor slab brought on site
• UL rated which requires no additional fireproofing throughout the majority of the building
• See Innovations credits in LEED^® scorecards/submittal

Air Quality

• Efficient HVAC system
• Use of green housekeeping products and practices
• Use of low-emitting materials and furniture
• Use of low or no VOC paints and sealants
• GreenGuard-certified carpet systems and carpet adhesives

For more information, please refer to The Suites at Spelman's LEED^®-NC Application Review and LEED^® Facts.