The new health and fitness center has been certified GOLD by Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design.

LEED certification is based on 6 categories
- Sustainable sites (hardscapes, low water plants)
- Water efficiency (Waterless urinals, low water showerheads)
- Energy and atmosphere (High efficiency mechanical equipment)
- Materials and resources (Local manufacturers, recycling construction waste)
- Indoor environmental quality (Recycled building materials)
- Innovation and design process (skylights, solar panels)

LEED sets the standard for green buildings by utilizing state-of-the-art sustainable technology

The University saves $60,000 a year in energy expenses due to building design

How It Was Done

98.12% of the waste from the health center construction was diverted from landfills
- Asphalt / stone - 4873 tons
- Concrete / brick - 312 tons
- Metal products - 20 tons
- Cardboard - 4 tons

Construction waste was minimized and recycled when possible
Building materials were manufactured within 100 miles of site when possible
Mechanical equipment is wrapped for energy-efficiency and stored off the ground
Recycled building material was used when possible
Waterless urinals were installed