建筑环境
Sustainable Construction for a Sustainable Future
环境al 和 climate science has revealed time 和 again the importance of sustainability in building design, 和 at DU we've integrated that knowledge not just into our existing 校园 structures but also into our plans for the future of our community.
Buildings are among the most significant contributors to greenhouse gas emissions, 能源使用和废物积累, 和 a healthier future for the environment relies on our ambition in the present. That's why we’ve retrofitted our buildings to achieve higher water 和 energy efficiency, 和 why our long-term 校园 Framework Plan is written around a goal of massively reducing overall emissions 和 providing a 校园 environment that supports our goals in sustainability.
一路走来, we're working to integrate more seamlessly with our surrounding community, building a hub in central Denver that will serve as an example of how sustainable development can work on college 校园es.
6 获得leed认证的建筑
5 million dollars invested in DU Green Fund
1st Cross-Laminated Timber Building in Colorado
土地使用 & 未来的规划
除了IMPACT 2025计划, we have developed a 校园 Framework Plan that outlines an exciting future for the DU community. It specifies that all new buildings must at least meet LEED Silver st和ards, while improving 校园 walkability 和 our connections to the surrounding area.
We're also working to make public transit a viable option for more members of our community, consolidating parking lots to improve air quality 和 supporting the creation of new green spaces. These initiatives are aimed at building a vibrant 校园 whose natural beauty will be reflected 和 honored by more sustainable facilities.
LEED认证建筑
里基森法律大楼:金色
Ricketson became the nation's first LEED Gold Certified law school building in 2003, 和 includes a rain collection cistern, low-impact water fixtures 和 highly efficient windows that retain heat while allowing in natural light.
鲁法托·霍尔:金色
在鲁法托大厅, which houses the Morgridge College of Education, 93 percent of occupied spaces feature outdoor viewing access, 和 water-efficient l和scaping reduces water waste.
Nagel Hall:金色
One of our largest undergraduate residence halls, Nagel Hall is built with masonry that reduces the number of heating 和 cooling days needed per year, 和 also features low-flow water fixtures 和 a copper roof made from 95 percent recycled material.
行政办公大楼:金色
Completed in 2018 in order to house several administrative units such as Shared Services, 校友参与, 和进步, the Administrative Office Building (AOB) was awarded LEED Gold for a design that optimizes natural daylighting 和 reduced energy consumption.
安德森学术共享:银色
Our central library 和 hub of student activity has been renovated 和 awarded LEED Gold Certification for its efficient windows, 建筑材料, reduced waste processing 和 low-flow water fixtures. These renovations turned the library into a vibrant central hub of 校园, while cutting electricity consumption in half.
玛杰里·里德·霍尔:西尔弗
A major academic 和 administrative space on 校园, Margery Reed Hall received an update that was awarded LEED Gold Certification thanks to reductions in emissions 和 water usage.
切斯特米. 改变植物园
One of our most stunning green spaces, the 切斯特米. 改变植物园 illustrates the importance of sustainable development with its diverse array of trees 和 beautiful l和scaping. It serves as a popular communal space during warm weather, 和 helps educate members of the community in how trees play a vital, irreplaceable role in a healthy environment.