Green Building
Kalamazoo College is seeking LEED Certification on the Hicks Renovation project. The College is working with the architects and builders to make sure we meet basic LEED certification standards. In addition, we will make every effort to meet the criteria required for silver certification provided that the standards we are striving to meet are consistent with our plans for the primary functions of the building and that silver certification can be attained within the budget we have established for this project.
Letter from President Wilson-Oyelaran >>
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Two Kalamazoo College students have been hired to work with the construction group on the LEEDS certification process throughout the whole construction project. This will enable students to have first-hand knowledge of that process and to be a good source of information to the student community at large.
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Progress Report
| Recycled Material |
| Concrete |
1715.05 TN |
| Wood/Drywall |
37.21 TN |
| Metal |
161.68 TN |
| Misc |
33.86 TN |
| Total Recycled: |
2075.62 TN |
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| Trash |
111.47 TN |
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| Percent Recycled: |
95% |
figures are as of 8/9/2007 |
What is LEED?
The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building Rating System, developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), is the nationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction, and operation of high performance green buildings. The rating system addresses six major areas:
- Sustainable sites
- Water efficiency
- Energy and atmosphere
- Materials and resources
- Indoor environmental quality
- Innovation and design process
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