Climate Action Plan, Supporting Document #1 Establish OU Green Building Standard by 2014: Recommended Standards: 1.) LEED Silver certification on all new buildings/renovations at or exceeding $2 million. 2.) LEED-based approach for projects budgeted under $2 million. The below standards must be met always (over and under $2 million):
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Never construct on green land Storm water control during construction Only low emitting, low impact construction materials Maximum recycling/repurposing of materials Maximum use of local/ sustainable materials Minimization of light pollution Motion Censored lights in non-main areas Sub metering for energy (and water?) Strategic use of shade trees Maximum utilization of natural light Build with longevity and adaptability in mind Make stairs more accessible (focal point, less focus on elevators/ escalators) Include entrance mats (requires increased maintenance) Create sustainable furniture purchasing archive of options/requirements for designers 30% of product from climate neutral materials “locally� bought to decrease GHG from transportation Use rapidly renewable resources Wood as a construction material 75% of wood must be from sustainable forest practices