Fernow Hall
LEED Certified Gold
Green features include a rain garden to mitigate stormwater runoff, a planted roof garden terrace used by the Natural Resources Department, as well as photovoltaic solar renewable energy systems.
On the LEED-certified scorecard, Fernow Hall scored 66 out of 110 possible points. For a full breakdown, review the report on the US Green Buildings Certification (USGBC) website.
| Sustainable Sites | Water Efficiency | Energy & Atmosphere | Materials & Resources | Indoor Environmental Quality | Innovation & Design | Regional Priority | |
| Points Earned | 19 / 26 | 6 / 10 | 17 / 35 | 2 / 14 | 9 / 15 | 6 / 6 | 2 / 4 |
Project Highlights
As a way to mitigate stormwater runoff, a rain garden was created directly north of the new 50-person classroom. The garden contains a variety of self-sustaining vegetation.
A planted roof garden terrace was created on the roof of the new classroom addition which contains a mix of sedum plantings and the possibility for experimental plantings by the Department of Natural Resources.
The project incorporates photovoltaic solar renewable energy systems, including solar photovoltaic glass skylights.
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Featured on the Cornell Sustainable Landscapes Trail
Fernow Green Roof and Rain Garden
The Cornell Sustainable Landscapes Trail highlights a dozen sites on campus designed for maximum sustainability, ecosystem services, and natural beauty using our campus as a living laboratory.
