Building performance requirements

The list below is the building performance requirements that must be established for all buildings on campus.

• Minimum energy performance by building type.

• Define commissioning requirements and documentation needs. Commissioning ensures that systems in a new building are operating at the desired efficiency after construction is completed.

• Define potable water consumption rates.

• Define site permeability and storm water management requirements.

• Define where and how much to use reusable materials.

• Audit our current recycling process and establish standards for the infrastructure inside and out.

• Define standards to incorporate alternative transportation into buildings.

• Define standards for information and educational displays, including LEED certification plaques.

• Develop a database to track process and certification levels.

• Define which projects will be actually LEED-certified and which will just apply sustainable design practices. Not all projects will pursue the full certification process, although all projects will follow the standards required for Silver Certification.

• Define the specific performance requirements of our LEED checklist for new construction, significant renovations and existing buildings.

• Define design principles for durability and flexibility of building space and historic preservation.

• Define qualification for internal and external professionals, including LEED accreditation and project experience.