Green Practices
Carnegie Mellon University has become a leader in environmental stewardship through innovative practice, policy, education, and the “greening” of its campus. Strong leadership and the dedication of the campus community have enabled the university to achieve many significant accomplishments. The Carnegie Mellon Green Practices committee has been instrumental in setting and achieving goals, establishing innovative projects, and communicating its efforts to the campus community and beyond.
The University has committed to adopting the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) green building rating system for all new construction and significant renovations. All such projects shall be designed and constructed so that they will meet the current version of the LEED for New Construction and Major Renovations (LEED-NC) standard. In addition the university has established the goal of achieving a minimum of a LEED “Silver” rating whenever possible.
Less extensive renovations shall utilize the LEED for Commercial Interiors (LEED-CI) rating system as applicable to their defined scope of work. For example, a project that is exclusively painting might only be eligible for a single LEED point under the Low-Emitting Materials, Paints and Coatings section of the LEED-CI rating system and would be expected to meet the requirements for that point. As the scope of a project broadens, associated sections of LEED-CI would come into play.
LEED Certified Buildings on Campus
- 300 South Craig Street - LEED New Construction, Silver
- 407 South Craig Street - LEED New Construction, Silver
- Carnegie Mellon Cafe - LEED Commercial Interiors, Gold
- Collaborative Innovation Center - LEED Core and Shell, Gold
- Henderson House - LEED New Construction, Silver
- Posner Center - LEED New Construction, Certified
- Stever House - LEED New Construction, Silver
LEED Registered Projects on Campus
- Gates and Hillman Centers - LEED New Construction, Registered
- Doherty Hall Phase II - LEED New Construction, Registered; Labs 21 Pilot
- Porter Hall 100 - LEED Commercial Interiors, Registered
- GSIA First Floor Addition - LEED Commercial Interiors, Registered
- GSIA West Entry Addition - LEED Commercial Interiors, Registered
Links
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