Leadership Energy and Environmental Design standards are considered for developing high-performance, sustainable buildings. Design of the new Robert B. Goergen Hall for Biomedical Engineering and Optics incorporates the LEED standards of minimizing light pollution at night, controlling storm runoff, using renewable materials, and improving air quality.
A process where building systems are verified to meet both design intent and operational requirements.
A systematic process for optimizing building performanced by identifying improvements to building systems and operations.