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The new building houses RCDE offices and state-of-the-art distance education classrooms. It will enable USU to deliver high-tech education and quality academic programs to students throughout the state and around the world through online, interactive video broadcast and face-to-face classes.

DISTANCEEDUCATION

BUILDING

Scheduled date: August 201240,000 sq. feet

SILVERLEED Credits Achieved: 53 pending

USU’sBuildingssustainable

Square Footage

Sustainable Sights

Water Efficiency

Energy & Atmosphere

Materials & Resources

Date of Completion

LEED Certification

LEED Credits

Indoor Environmental Quality

Innovation & DesignProcess

Regional Priority

LEED CREDITS ACHIEVED

Site SelectionDevelopment Density &-Community ConnectivityAlternative TransportationStormwater DesignHeat Island EffectLight Pollution Reduction

Water Efficient-LandscapingWater Use Reduction-Reduce by 30%

Optimize Energy Performance-Improve by 20% for New or16% for Existing BuildingsEnhanced Commissioning

Construction Waste-ManagementRecycled ContentRegional MaterialsCertified Wood

Outside Air Delivery MonitoringConstruction IAQ Management-PlanLow-Emitting MaterialsIndoor Chemical & Pollutant-Source ControlControllability of SystemsThermal Comfort

Building Education ProgramEnhanced Acoustic DesignLow Mercury LightingBuilding Envelope DesignLEED Accredited Professional

SSc2SSc4.1

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November 20083,200 sq. feet

PLATINUMLEED Credits Achieved: 57

Wetland Discovery Point, the Utah Botanical Center’s (UBC) newest teaching space, has been awarded Platinum LEED certification. The roof functions as both a rainwater collector and a tool to provide shade or allow winter sunlight into the building to warm it and provide abundant natural light. Harvested precipitation is stored in a cistern and used to irrigate part of the landscape and to flush low flow toilets. Much of the power used in the building will be solar generated, including solar-heated water which flows through the building’s heating system. An extensive use of windows connects visitors with the landscape and improves ventilation.

WETLANDDISCOVERY

POINT

USU’sBuildingssustainable

Square Footage

Sustainable Sights Low Emitting & Fuel-Efficient VehiclesParking CapacityProtect or Restore HabitatMaximize Open SpaceLight Pollution Reduction

Water EfficiencyWater Efficient-LandscapingInnovative Waste-water Technologies

Energy & AtmosphereOn-Site Renewable EnergyEnhanced CommisioningEnhanced Refrigerant-ManagementMeasurment & VerificationGreen Power

Materials & Resources Rapidly Renewable-MaterialsRegional MaterialsCertified Wood

Date of Completion

LEED Certification

LEED Credits

Indoor Environmental QualityMinimum IAQ PerformanceConstruction IAQ Management-Plan: Before OccupancyLow- Emitting MaterialsIndoor Chemical & Pollutant-Source ControlThermal ComfortDaylighting & Views

Innovation & DesignProcessLEED Accredited Professional

Regional Priority

LEED CREDITS ACHIEVED

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March 20116,500 sq. feet

SILVERLEED Credits Achieved:51

UTAHBOTANICAL

CENTERCLASSROOM

BUILDING

Photo Courtesy of Gramoll Construction

The Classroom Building functions primarily as a distance learning classroom, allowing students access to education through teleconference technology; balancing the needs for audio & visual control, while providing a comfortable building for students and faculty. Classrooms are all provided views of the surrounding botanical garden landscape and mountain range, but are sized and positioned to limit distractions and control excess daylight.

USU’sBuildingssustainable

Square Footage

Sustainable Sights Site SelectionAlternative TransportationStormwater DesignHeat Island Effect, Roof

Water EfficiencyWater Efficient-LandscapingWater Use Reduction

Energy & AtmosphereOptimize Energy PerformanceEnhanced Refrigerant-ManagementGreen Power

Materials & Resources Construction Waste-ManagementRecycled ContentRegional MaterialsCertified Wood

Date of Completion

LEED Certification

LEED Credits

Indoor Environmental QualityConstruction IAQ Management-PlanLow-Emitting MaterialsControllability of SystemsThermal ComfortDaylight and Views

Innovation & DesignProcessSS Credit 6.2Double Open SpaceWater Use Reduction 48%Innovation in DesignLEED Accredited Professional

Regional Priority

LEED CREDITS ACHIEVED

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The new USU USTAR building will house the most advanced life sciences laboratory in the state and will provide researchers the resources to seek cures for a range of human and animal diseases. USTAR teams such as theCenter for Advanced Nutrition, Veterinary Diagnostics and Infectious Disease, and the Synthetic Bio-Manufacturing Center will be the initial occupants.

USTARBIOINNOVATIONS

BUILDING

October 7, 2010110,000 sq. feet

GOLDLEED Credits Achieved: 42

USU’sBuildingssustainable

Square Footage

Date of Completion

LEED Certification

LEED Credits

LEED CREDITS ACHIEVED

Sustainable Sights Site SelectionAlternative Transportation:Public Transportation-AccessBicycle Storage and-Changing RoomsLow-Emitting and Fuel-Efficient VehiclesParking CapacitySite Development:Maximize Open SpaceStormwater Management:Quality ControlHeat Island Effect:RoofLight Pollution Reduction

Water EfficiencyWater Efficient-LandscapingWater Use Reduction

Energy & AtmosphereOptimize Energy PerformanceEnhanced CommissioningEnhanced Refrigerant-Management

Materials & Resources Construction Waste-ManagementResource ReuseRecycled ContentCertified Wood

Indoor Environmental QualityOutdoor Air Delivery MonitoringIncreased VentilationConstruction IAQ Management-Plan:During ConstructionBefore OccupancyLow-Emitting Materials:Adhesives and SealantsPaints and CoatingsCarpet SystemsComposite Wood and AgrifiberControllability of Systems:LightingThermal Comfort: Design &VerificationDaylighting and Views: 75%

Innovation & DesignProcessInnovation in DesignLEED Accredited Professional

Regional Priority

USU’sBuildingssustainable

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The Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter consists of a 1,200-acre land trust in the Snyderville Basin and a state-of-the-art facility dedicated to environmental education. The preserve protects critical wetland and foothill terrain in the heart of one of the state's fastest-growing areas. The EcoCenteris a multi-use facility with space for educational and community activities. The facility is LEED Platinum Certified, the highest standard for design, construction and operation of high-performance green buildings.

SWANERECOCENTER

September 200815,700 sq. feet

PLATINUMLEED Credits Achieved: 61

Square Footage

Date of Completion

LEED Certification

LEED Credits

LEED CREDITS ACHIEVEDSustainable Sights Development Density &-Community ConnectivityAlternative TransportationSite DevelopmentStorm Water DesignHeat Island EffectLight Pollution Reduction

Water EfficiencyWater Efficient-Landscaping:Reduce by 50%No Potable Water UseInnovative Waste-water TechnologiesWater Use Reduction-Reduce by 20%Reduce by 30%

Energy & AtmosphereOptimize Energy PerformanceOnsite Renewable EnergyEnhanced CommissioningEnhanced Refrigerant-ManagementGreen Power

Materials & Resources Construction Waste-ManagementMaterial ReuseRecycled ContentRegional MaterialsRapidly Renewable-MaterialsCertified Wood

Indoor Environmental QualityIncreased VentilationConstrucion IAQ ManagementLow-Emitting MaterialsAdhesives and SealantsIndoor Chemical & Pollutant-Source ControlControllability of SystemsThermal ComfortDaylight & Views

Innovation & DesignProcessEducationExemplary PerformanceLEED Accredited Professional

Regional Priority

LEED CREDITS ACHIEVEDSustainable Sights Alternative TransportationSite DevelopmentStormwater DesignHeat Island EffectLight Pollution Reduction

Water EfficiencyWater Efficient-Landscaping: Reduce-by 50%Water Use Reduction-Reduce by 20%Reduce by 30%

Energy & AtmosphereOptimize Energy Performance-Enhanced CommissioningEnhanced Refrigerant-ManagementGreen Power

Materials & Resources Recycled Content-10%/20%Regional Materials-10%/20%

Indoor Environmental QualityIncreased VentilationConstruction IAQ Management-PlanLow-Emitting MaterialsAdhesives and SealantsIndoor Chemical & Pollutant-Source ControlControllability of SystemsThermal Comfort

Innovation & DesignProcessEducationExemplary Performance-MR 4.-Recycled ContentExemplary Performance-SS 5.2-Open SpaceCO2 & Transportation ReductionLEED Accredited Professional

Regional Priority

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The Center is home to offices of the Utah State University Research Foundation’s Energy Dynamics Laboratory and the Idaho National Laboratory. USTAR staff is also being housed in the facility to assist with research commercialization and outreach to local companies and entrepreneurs. Thisregional research hub houses classrooms, teaching labs, student services, andprovides Uintah Basin students with educational and research opportunities.

BINGHAMENTREPRENEURSHIP

AND ENERGYRESEARCH CENTER

70,000 sq. feetSeptember 24, 2010

LEED Credits Achieved: 43 GOLD

USU’sBuildingssustainable

Square Footage

Date of Completion

LEED Certification

LEED Credits

The building was constructed adhering to Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification guidelines. Solar panels were placed on the south face ofthe building to provide shade from the southern sun as well as produce energy. The interior of the building has a combination of limestone, glass and bamboo wood, along with a four-story high atrium. Smart classrooms have been equipped with the latest technology and will house university classes. Research laboratories have been designed to enhance access and collaboration among researchers. Additionally, the new Café on the Quad will serve various sandwiches, pastries, coffees and will bring back Aggie Ice Cream to the Quad.

AGRICULTURALSCIENCESBUILDING

LEED CREDITS ACHIEVED

USU’sBuildingssustainable

Sustainable Sights Site SelectionDevelopment Density & Community ConnectivitiyAlternative TransportationStormwater DesignHeat Island EffectLight Pollution Reduction

Water EfficiencyWater Efficient-LandscapingWater Use Reduction

Energy & AtmosphereOptimize Energy PerformanceEnhanced CommisioningEnhanced Refrigerant-Management

Materials & Resources Construction Waste-ManagementRecycled ContentRegional MaterialsCertified Wood

Indoor Environmental QualityOutside Air Delivery-MonitoringIncreased VentilationConstruction IAQ Management-PlanLow-Emitting MaterialsIndoor Chemical & Pollutant-Source ControlControllability of SystemsThermal Comfort

Innovation & DesignProcessGreen Cleaning ProgramGreen EducationFume Hood CommissioningIntegrated Pest ManagementLEED Accredited Professional

Regional Priority Development DensityPublic TransportationWater Efficient-Landscaping

Square Footage

February 29, 2012125,000 sq. feet

GOLDLEED Credits Achieved: 62

Date of Completion

LEED Certification

LEED Credits

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