What is a “Green” building? A green building is a facility that was designed and built or is currently being operated and maintained using sustainable practices to minimize the building’s negative impact on the environment and to its occupants.
CSULB Green Buildings
• All new buildings will be designed and constructed to at least US Green Building LEED (Leadership for Energy and Environmental Design) silver standard • The new Hall of Science building is undergoing USGBC LEED for New Construction certification • The Student Wellness and Recreation Center is the first campus USGBC LEED Gold building • The Horn Center is currently undergoing USGBC LEED Certification for Existing Building Operations and Maintenance
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