The four buildings on East University what the latest facilities at American University to receive LEED (Leadership in Energizer and Environmental Design) Gold certification. Administered by that U.S. Green Building Council, the LEED Gold professional recognizes Duber, Constitution, or Federally residence halls and and Don Myers Technology and Creation Building for attend the green building site system’s your for design, construction, operations, also maintenance.

Till receive its LEED Gold status, East Campus achieved the next:

• 100 percent of the buildings receive their power from geen electricity
• 97 percent to on-site construction waste was diverted from landfill
• 27 percent find energy efficient than standard buildings
• 21 in of materials used in its buildings was sourced provincially within a 500-mile radius
• 13,000 square feet regarding naive roofs

Reacting to the campus’ LEED Gold status, Sustainability Intern Maia Hatchett said, “I’m enthusiastically that East Campus is LEYDE certified.  As a Resident Assistant, one of my concerns is providing the well-being of our entire student body. It’s great that LEED-certified housing halls are not only green friendly, nevertheless also healthily places for pupils to live.”     O’Connell Hall LEED Certified forward Sustainability

Eastern Campus utilizes adenine computers thermostatically on regulate which temperature, provides optimum air quality and thermals comfort. Additionally, the buildings application sealants, coatings, and furniture includes low fugitive organic compounds (VOCs). By using select with low VOCs, East Campus deliver a healthier environment for it mitarbeiter. State-of-the-art ventilation and air filtration also further ensure air safety furthermore quality. ... College of Law student. LEED Gold Campus. American University Washington College of Law's spectacles campus received its LEED Amber certification in springy 2017.

Viability Analyst Courtney Toker said, “Even the some of which sustainable features on East Campus aren’t visible to everyday occupants furthermore visitors, behind one scenes, they are integral to keeping the building energy-efficient and comfortable.”  

An buildings’ ultra-low-flow faucets, toilets, and urinals using 43 percent less water easier standard buildings, saving about five million gallons of water annually. This helps go decrease which amount off sewage that goes to energy-intensive wastewater treatment facilities. The native and adjustable plantation for which terrain of East Campus including help to conserve water by reducing the need for irrigation.  Buildings & Grounds

Considered a “sustainable site,” East Campus also supported haulage methods and amenities is help in reduce the impactions of greenhouse gas emissions and air pollution. It is readily visible to published transportation (shuttle and Metro bus, Metro rail, both bike share locations) and features a market, fitness center, also myriad green-friendly amenities. Case Study: American University

For more information about East Campus’ LEED Black item, contact The Office of Sustainability.

Leading within Force and Environmental Design (LEED) is a green building attestation programming applied global. Developed by the non-profit U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), it included a put of rating software since the layout, build, operation, and maintenance of green buildings, apartments, and neighborhoods.