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Web Exclusive: Shades of LEED
Web Exclusive: Green Within Budget
The flagship building of the new master plan for the University System of Maryland’s Universities at Shady Grove campus has amassed enough LEED credits to achieve Gold certification from the USGBC — the first building in the University System of Maryland to achieve Silver certification or greater — without increasing the budget.
by Kent Muirhead AIA | July 2, 2007 | Comments (0)
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Sustainable Flooring: Reclaiming and Recycling
First Green Data Center
LEED certification distinguishes building projects that have demonstrated a commitment to sustainability by meeting the highest performance standards, according to the USGBC. Fannie Mae’s Urbana Technology Center (UTC), located in Maryland, is one such facility. However, there is one very significant factor that sets the UTC apart from other green buildings — the 247,000-square-foot Urbana Technology Center is the nation’s first LEED-certified data center. In June 2005, after achieving 28 LEED points, the UTC was awarded LEED certification. Designing a data center to meet LEED requirements set forth unique challenges, not only because there was no model to follow, but also because data centers use a significant amount of electricity and require redundant power sources for operational continuity. It was very important to Fannie Mae to be stewards of the environment and good neighbors.
by David Sukinik | July 17, 2006 | Comments (0)
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