FSU Green Building Initiative

Since 2008, FSU Facilities Design & Construction has been promoting a green building program, targeting a minimum USGBC LEED certification level of Silver. The University strives to certify all projects whose construction value exceeds $2 million; construction which does not meet this threshold or is judged to not meet the minimum USGBC requirements for certification is still required to employ (sustainable) design and construction methods as specified in the University's Design Guidelines and as recommended by the design team.

Facilities Design & Construction utilizes the latest versions of LEED and works continuously to update policy to improve energy and water efficiency, healthy interior and exterior environments, and long building life. Accredited LEED BD+C professionals oversee project certifications, and a database recording previous achievements is maintained for future reference. This documentation includes delineation of the project LEED boundaries and copies of the final certified scorecard, in an effort to preserve the future integrity of the credits accepted by the USGBC. The database, also, serves as a reference for professionals working on new projects on the campus.

Currently, FSU has certified over 1 million square feet of green buildings.

	Interdisciplinary Research and Commercialization Building (IRCB) LEED (Certification in Progress) (NC v2009) Expected Completion: TBD (on hold) GSF: 125,000
	Earth Ocean Atmospheric Sciences Building (EOAS) LEED (Certification in Progress) (NC v2009) Expected Completion: 7/30/19 GSF: 140,000
	University Housing Replacement Phase 2 LEED (Certification in Progress) (NC v2009) Expected Completion: 6/1/17 GSF: 208,858
	University Housing Replacement Phase 1 LEED (Certification in Progress) (NC v2009) Completed: 2015 GSF: 208,858 Green building features: Promotes community connectivity by locating project within 1/4 mile of diverse community services Reduces use of personal automobiles by promoting access to public transportation and reduced parking Low flow fixtures reduce water use Green power Provides controllability of lighting and thermal comfort systems for user comfort Provides day-lighting and views for most spaces
	Honors Scholars Fellows House LEED Silver (NC v2009) Completed: 2013 GSF: 38,000 Green building features: Low-flow fixtures reduced water usage by 30% Energy recovery system utilizing enthalpy wheels to optimize energy performance Diverted 75% of construction waste from landfill Promotes daylighting and views throughout building Maximizes open space Roof reflects solar heat gain Low emitting finishes and construction materials
	Wellness Center LEED Certified (Pending) (NC v2009) Completed: 2012 GSF: 178,133 Green building features: Energy efficient light fixtures with occupancy sensors Recovery units included in mechanical system Building water use reduced by 30% via low-flow fixtures Relocation of 2 matriarch oaks/preservation of green space Water hydration (bottle filling) stations
	William H. Johnston Building & Expansion LEED Gold (NC 2.2) Completed: 2012 GSF: 175,735 Green building features: Drought tolerant landscape materials Complies with the 2030 Challenge and reduces energy use by more than 60% anticipated for a similar university building High performance building envelope Diverted 75% of construction waste from landfill Utilizes innovative recycled carpeting Employs daylighting and use of occupancy/daylight sensors Manages roof heat island effect Promotes use of public transportation and bicycles Conserved existing building structure
	Traditions Hall LEED Certified (NC 2.2) Completed: 2011 GSF: 118,000 Green building features: Enhanced commissioning High density use of the site to maximize open space Water usage reduced by 35% via low flow fixtures Use of daylight in 95% of occupied space Optimized energy performance, including fixed blade energy recovery units, automated control systems and energy efficient lighting 50% construction waste diverted from landfill
	FSU Law/Advocacy Center LEED Silver (NC v2009) Completed: 2011 GSF: 52,000 Green building features: Drought tolerant landscape materials/native vegetation T8 Lamps and low wattage lighting with occupancy sensors Conservation of existing building structure Low-flow fixtures reduced water usage by 30% Low VOC content materials Construction materials utilize 10% recycled materials and 10% regionally acquired materials On-site chiller with variable speed mechanical refrigerant distribution
	Tibbals Phase II LEED Silver (NC 2.2) Completed: 2011 GSF: 24,475 Green building features: LED lighting on second floor Chilled water loop Low wattage lighting with occupancy sensors Reflective roofing materials reduce solar heat gain Diverted 86% of construction waste from the landfill Maximized open space by providing vegetative cover greater than building footprint Reduced use of personal automobiles by adding no new parking
	Aeropropulsion Mechatronics and Energy Building Sustainable Completed: 2011 GSF: 61,800 Green building features: Reflective roofing materials Low-flow fixtures reduced water usage by 30% High performance building envelope On site chiller and cooling tower Low wattage lighting with occupancy sensors
	Ruby Diamond Concert Hall LEED Gold (NC 2.2) Completed: 2010 GSF: 68,939 (35,017 renovated, 33,922 new) Green building features: Drought tolerant landscape materials and maximized open spaces Water conservation through use of efficient plumbing High performance building envelope Conservation of existing building structure Diverted 75% of construction waste from landfill Exemplary performance for access to public transit routes Indoor air quality enhanced through low emitting construction materials Mercury-free lighting Utilized local and regional materials to reduce carbon emitted during transportation
	Center for Global & Multicultural Engagement (the Globe) LEED Gold (NC 2.2) Completed: 2010 GSF: 42,259 Green building features: Native vegetation without irrigation use Innovative wastewater technology Diverted 75% of construction waste from landfill Relocated existing matriarch oak tree, in lieu of removal, to provide shading and cooling of south facing glass and exterior plaza Promotes access to public transportation and bike use Construction materials utilize 10% recycled materials and 10% regionally acquired materials Low VOC content finishes
	Dunlap Student Success phase 2 Sustainable Completed: 2010 GSF: 47,250 Green building features: Connection to Community resources: transportation, retail, cultural Greenspace developed to maximize outdoor use No smoking facility Stormwater managed for both quantity and quality Reduced water use Construction materials promote long life cycle
	Materials Research building LEED Certified (NC 2.2) Completed: 2010 GSF: 61,689 Green building features: Promotes use of public transportation; bike friendly Enhanced building commissioning & refrigerant management Optimized energy performance, including automated control systems, frictionless HVAC compressors, and energy efficient lighting 50% construction waste diverted from landfill Reduced impervious area and restored habitat Improved stormwater quantity/quality Monitors delivery of outdoor air for indoor air quality improvements Utilizes low-VOC finish materials Reduced water use w/water efficient landscaping and low flow plumbing fixtures
	Turnbull Conference Center LEED Silver (NC 2.2) Completed: 2009 GSF: 73,217 Green building features: Use of low wattage mercury lighting with occupancy sensors Utilization of indoor chemical and pollutant source control measures Improved storm water quality/quantity Low-flow fixtures reduced water usage by 30%
	Human Performance Lab & Track Facility LEED Silver (NC 2.2) Completed: 2009 GSF: 1,083 Green building features: Bike friendly design; promotes access to use of public transportation Low-flow fixtures reduced water usage by 30% Energy recovery system utilizing enthalpy wheels to optimize energy performance Diverted 75% of construction waste from landfill 20% of construction materials acquired regionally utilizes low energy computer systems and AV equipment 75% of interior spaces employ daylighting strategies
	King Life Sciences Teaching & Research Center LEED Certified (NC 2.2) Completed: 2009 GSF: 180,126 Green building features: No new parking provided; bike friendly design; promotes access to public transportation Irrigation water reduced by 50% and building water use reduced by 30% via low-flow fixtures Regional construction materials constitute 40% of building materials Indoor air quality improved through use of low emitting paints, coatings, and carpet Exemplary performance for maximizing open spaces Fume hoods commissioned to ensure indoor environmental quality
	Mode L. Stone/College of Education Building Expansion LEED Silver (NC 2.2) Completed: 2009 GSF: 41,831 Green building features: Reduced site heat island effect by utilization of vegetative cover equal to building footprint Reduced building water use by 30% compared to a similar building Improved indoor environmental quality by use of low-emitting construction materials Use of daylight in 75% of the interior spaces 90% of interior spaces have view to outside Verification of thermal comfort design Utilized construction materials with recycled content