Butler Goes Green

New Construction and LEED Certification

Howard L. Schrott Center for the Arts

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Phi Delt Renovation

Renovation of Phi Delta Theta ("Phi Delt")

New Construction

  • Recycle construction demolition materials - metals, woods
  • Recycle old carpet and purchasing "green" carpet
    One of our major suppliers is projected to be fully sustainable in the year 2010. They are receiving old carpet, separating it into the different parts and pieces, and using the parts and pieces in production of their new carpet.
  • Carpet tiles used in new construction and renovation
  • Install waterless urinals in new construction and renovation.
  • Install occupancy sensors (automatic light switches ) in new construction and renovations
  • Install Hand dryers at Health and Recreation Center to save on paper waste
  • Utilize "day lighting techniques and philosophies" in classroom spaces
  • New COPHS building will be silver LEED certification

Silver LEED certified building

  • Motion and occupancy sensors in all space
  • T5, T8, and LED light bulbs to conserve electricity
  • Light shelves used in appropriate places
  • Day lighting used in appropriate spaces
  • Purchasing 10% campus wide Green Power
  • Only low flow toilets, urinals and shower heads installed
  • Low flow faucets in all sinks including Research Lab, H&P lab, housekeeping closets and restrooms
  • Green (only) housekeeping products being used in building
  • Recycling stations installed on each floor
  • All refrigerators, freezers, etc. energy star rated
  • Heat recovery from Data Center will heat part of the building in winter
  • Carpeting / modular tile product ( Tandus / Collins and Aikman) certified LEED platinum
  • Low VOC paint
  • Furniture meets "cradle to cradle" certification
  • 90% of all construction debris diverted from landfills
  • No permanent irrigation will be used once plants are established