THE UNIVERSITIES AT SHADY GROVE

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THE UNIVERSITIES AT SHADY GROVE

• Creating A Sustainable Campus

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SHADY GROVE III

• Designed to be a green building
• Anticipated gold LEED certification by the US
  Green Building Council
• Completed by August 2007

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What is sustainability?

• "Meeting the needs of the
• present without compromising
• the ability of future generations
• to meet their own needs.
• World Commission on Environment and Development,
  1987

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Sustainable Development

• Characteristics of a sustainable campus 1.
  Improve economic efficiency 2. Protect and
  restore ecological systems 3. Enhance the
  well-being of all peoples 

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SG III Expanding our role in the community

• A resource on green building design
• An educational tool for schools and businesses
• Expanded outreach with other green projects
  regionally
• Supporting sustainability in campus development

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Green Features at SG III

• Green Roofs
• Water Conservation
• Native Plant Species
• Energy Efficient Building Systems
• Recycling Program
• Use of Sustainable/Recycled Materials
• Use of Non-Toxic Chemicals

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1. Green Roof

• What is a green roof?
• A green roof consists of vegetation and soil, or
  a growing medium, planted over a waterproofing
  membrane.
• Additional layers, such as a root barrier and
  drainage and irrigation systems, may also be
  included.

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Details of a Green Roof
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Green Roofs
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Benefits of a Green Roof

• Energy Conservation plants insulate buildings
• Improved Air Quality reduce smog, filter
  pollutants
• Improved Water Quality reduce storm water
  runoff
• Noise Reduction provide acoustic insulation
• Urban Oasis - plants provide habitat for birds

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Green Roof
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2. Water Conservation

• All of our storm water runoff drains directly to
  the Chesapeake Bay.

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Water Conservation

• SG III will benefit water quality by
• Landscaping and new gardens
• Installing dual-flush toilets
• Filtering rainwater on green roof
• Using non-toxic cleaners and pesticides
• Parking lot with filtration system

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3. Native Plant Species

• SG III will landscape all undeveloped areas with
  native plant species.

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Why Use Native Plants?

• Native plants
• Have adapted to local soil, rainfall and
  temperature.
• Have natural defenses to many insects and
  diseases.
• Thrive in their native environments and require
  little care.
• Require minimal use of water, fertilizers, and
  pesticides.
• Provide a good habitat for native wildlife
  species.

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4. Energy Efficient Systems

• SG III has installed boilers and generators that
  optimize energy performance.
• The Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
  Equipment meets EPA-set standards.

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Energy Conservation

• SG III will install a digital monitor in the
  lobby to display energy savings throughout the
  building.

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Energy Conservation

• SG III supports energy savings in transportation
• Carpool parking
• Electric car fueling areas
• Bike racks
• Online carpool assistance
• Easy access to metro and bus

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5. Recycling Program

• USG has a comprehensive recycling program on
  campus.
• Receptacles throughout for paper, cans, plastic
• Special collection for batteries, cell phones
• Annual community recycling day

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6. Use of Sustainable Recyclable Materials
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Materials and Resources

• Many materials used in the construction of SG III
  contain recycled product.

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Recycled Materials

• 25 of the building products were made from
  recycled materials
• Insulation
• Furniture with scrap aluminum
• Stair tread from tires
• Recycled glass in atrium tiles
• Exterior blue panels

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Use of Sustainable Materials

• SG III also contains many materials that are
  considered sustainable because they grow
  rapidly and have a low-impact at harvest.

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Sustainable Materials

• Sustainable Materials at USG III include
• Wheat board for wall coverings
• Banana fiber tables
• Linoleum from flax/linseed
• Cork walls
• Bamboo floors
• Wooden furniture certified by the Forest
  Stewardship Council

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Construction Materials at SG III

• Used a minimum of 50 wood-based materials and
  products certified in accordance with the Forest
  Stewardship Councils Principles.

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Construction Materials at SG III

• Used in
• Structural framing and general dimensional
  framing
• Flooring
• Finishes
• Furnishings
• Temporary construction applications such as
  bracing, concrete formwork and pedestrian
  barriers

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7. Indoor Air Quality

• SG III promotes a safe and healthy indoor
  environment for students, faculty and visitors
• No Smoking Campus
• Low/Non VOC Materials
• Furniture is formaldehyde-free
• Non-toxic chemicals for housekeeping

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Low/Non VOC Materials

• Volatile organic compounds (VOCs) and other
  hazardous chemicals are contained in many
  construction materials and furnishings but not
  at SG III.

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Indoor Air Quality

• SG III used low-VOC or green chemicals for
• Paints
• Adhesives
• Solvents
• Cleaning Agents
• Carpets
• Sealants
• Wood products
• Cleaning products

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Other Features

• Environmental Education Program
• Campus Bookstore
• Conference Center
• Sports/Recreation Center
• Energy Demonstration Bicycle
• Student Lounges
• Expanded Library/Media Center