News From The Law School
Advocacy Center wins conservation gold
The Martin H. Levin Advocacy Center has been awarded the gold LEED rating for its environmentally friendly and energy efficient design.
The rating is based on features such as the use of low-flow faucets, waterless urinals, refl ective building materials and designs to optimize energy performance.
According to the March 14 LEED report, 1.5 tons of construction waste were diverted from landfills during the building’s construction and potable water use has been reduced by 55 percent from fittings and fixtures. Energy efficiency measures include high efficiency glazing, reduced interior lighting power density, occupancy sensors and a district chilled water system.
The Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design Rating System was designed by the U.S. Green Building Council to encourage more environmentally sustainable buildings. The rating has four levels: certified, silver, gold and platinum.
