LEED Awarded Projects

With a focus on local wood and the use of quarry-end limestone “roughbacks”—a part of the block that is ordinarily waste—opportunities were created to pursue LEED certification and reinforce the structure’s connection to its surroundings; for example, a reclaimed quarry was selected as the building site. The project was completed using innovative building practices and has achieved a low-energy footprint.

Architect: Lake Flato Architects; CSO Schenkel Shultz

Created to show environmental responsibility for the future, the Center provides visual stability and dignity suited to an academic environment. As part of the LEED process, sustainable strategies included lighting controls and daylight harvesting as well as controls for groundwater reuse. Limestone, as a natural material, also contributed to the creation of a sustainable expression in an historical environment.

Architect: TSOI-Kobus

The Ricketson Law Building specified a copper roof system because of its durability despite its low albedo, but 95% of the copper used had already been recycled once, gaining a point from LEED. The longevity of the copper, plus the double-walled brick construction and its limestone trim around windows and doors, contributing thermal qualities, fits well into the University's plan. More points were earned through water reduction and reuse, alternative transportation options, energy efficiency, and sustainable construction practices.

Architect: Bennett Wagner & Grody Architects, PC; H&L Architecture; Shepley Bulfinch Richardson & Abbott (SBRA); University Architect Mark Rodgers