How is “Green” measured?
A point system (maximum of 69) is used.
The USGBC (U.S. Green Building Council) awards points in 5 main categories:
- Sustainable Sites
- Water Efficiency
- Energy/Atmosphere
- Materials / Resources
- Indoor Environmental Quality (IEQ)
A project can earn additional points for innovative approaches and by having a LEED accredited professional part of the project Team.
What are the Possible Ratings?
- Certified: 26 - 32 points
- Silver: 33 - 38 points
- Gold: 39 - 51 points
- Platinum: 52 - 69 points
How Does Weill Hall Stack Up?
| Category | Possible Pts | Archived Pts |
|---|---|---|
| Weill Hall has earned 44 of the 69 possible points | 69 | 44 |
| Click here (pdf) to read the final USGBC review report for the project which identifies each of the points earned. | ||
| Sustainable Sites | 14 | 11 |
| Water Efficiency | 5 | 4 |
| Energy / Atmosphere |
17 | 8 |
| Materials / Resources | 13 | 6 |
| Indoor Environmental Quality | 15 | 10 |
| Innovation & Design | 4 | 4 |
| Accredited Professional | 1 | 1 |
Project Highlights
Sustainable Sites
- Subsurface stormwater storage and treatment systems protect Cascadilla Creek from runoff and contamination.
Water Efficiency
- Through the use of highly efficient fixtures and a greywater reclamation system, wastewater generation from the building has been decreased by over 40 percent.
Energy and Atmosphere
- The building uses over 40 percent less energy than a standard building. This results in a reduction of over 6,000 tons of greenhouse gas emissions per year!
Materials and Resources
- Over 65% of the waste materials produced during construction were recycled or reclaimed. Over 60% of the wood products installed in the building come from forests certified by the Forest Stewardship Council.
Indoor Environmental Quality
- All paints, sealants, adhesives, and carpets used on the project have a low VOC content. This protects occupants from harmful chemical offgassing.
Building Data
Building Data:
- Gross Square Footage: 263,000 SF
- Total Property Area: 3.6 Acres
- Building Footprint: 47,915 SF
- Public Open Space Area: 50,089 SF
- Parking Spaces Created: 0
- Number of Public Bus Lines: 5
- Bike Spaces Provided: 30
Weill Team includes:
- Architect: Richard Meier and Partners, Architects, LLP
- Construction Manager: Skanska USA Building, Inc.
- Structural Engineer: Ove Arup & Partners
- Mechanical Engineer: Bard, Rao + Athanas, Consulting Engineers, Inc.
- Laboratory and Vivarium Planner: GPR Planners Collaborative, Inc.
- Landscape Architect: Olin Partnership
- Civil Engineer: GIE-Niagara Engineering Inc.
- Green Building Consultant: Steven Winter Associates, Inc.
Weill Hall under construction
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