Sustainability at CMU
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Certification
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 projects are designed and constructed to meet the current version of the LEED for New Construction and Major Renovations (LEED-NC) standard, or Commercial Interiors (LEED-CI). The University has established the goal of achieving a minimum of a LEED “Silver” rating.
Less extensive renovations will 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.
Pittsburgh 2030 District
The University is committed to the Pittsburgh 2030 District Goals by publishing building performance data and utilizing the stretch goals for energy, water, air quality and transportation.
LEED Certified Gold Buildings
| Building | Year Certified | Leed Version | Square Footage |
| ANSYS Hall | 2021 | NC 3.0 | 36,000 |
| Mill 19 | 2021 | CI 4.0 | 59,100 |
| Tata Consultancy Services Hall | 2021 | NC 3.0 | 90,000 |
| David A Tepper Quad Building | 2019 | NC 3.0 | 315,000 |
| 4721 Fifth Avenue | 2019 | NC 3.0 | 24,000 |
| Hamerschlag Maker Wing | 2019 | CI 3.0 | 32,500 |
| Sherman and Joyce Bowie Scott Hall | 2017 | NC 3.0 | 107,000 |
| Hamburg Auditorium | 2017 | NC 3.0 | 3,400 |
| Gates and Hillman Centers | 2011 | NC 2.1 | 208,000 |
| GSIA West Entry Addition | 2010 | CI 2.0 | 5,000 |
| Carnegie Mellon Cafe | 2008 | CI 2.0 | 9,400 |
| Mehrabian Collaborative Innovation Center | 2005 | CS 1.0 | 136,000 |
LEED Certified Silver Buildings
| Building | Year Certified | Leed Version | Square Footage |
|
Jared L Cohon |
2018 | NC 3.0 | 68,000 |
| Doherty Hall Renovation MSE | 2015 | CI 3.0 | 11,000 |
| GSIA First Floor | 2013 | CI 2,0 | 7,800 |
| Mellon Institute Renovations | 2012 | CI 2.0 | 12,000 |
| Doherty Hall Phase II | 2010 | CI 2.0 | 91,200 |
| Porter Hall 100 | 2009 | CI 2,0 | 6,800 |
| 407 South Craig Street | 2007 | NC 2.1 | 12,000 |
| 300 South Craig Street | 2007 | NC 2.1 | 68,000 |
| Henderson House | 2004 | NC 2.0 | 15,770 |
| Stever House | 2003 | NC 2.0 | 71,140 |
LEED Certified
| Building | Year Certified | Leed Version | Square Footage |
| Posner Center | 2005 | NC 2.1 | 11,400 |
LEED Registered in Progress
| Building | Leed Version |
| Fifth and Clyde Residence Hall | NC 4.0 |
| Health and Wellness | NC 4.0 |
| GSIA Posner Renovation | CI 4.0 |
| Forbes and Beeler Residence Hall | NC 4.0 |
| Scaife Hall | TBD |
| Mellon Institute Imaging Facility | CI 3.0 |