The Talbot Laboratory Addition was awarded LEED Silver certification on July 10th, 2023. The addition scored high within the Water Efficiency category, scoring 8 out of 10 points. In the Water Reduction sub category, the Laboratory gained a perfect 4 out of 4 points. 

The construction for the three story addition began in Spring of 2019. The addition will house a Nuclear Materials Lab and a Radiation Measurement Laboratory. These new facilities are shared with the Department of Nuclear, Plasma, and Radiological Engineering as well as the Department of Aerospace Engineering. 

The Illinois Street Residence (ISR) Townsend Hall received LEED silver status on Jun 14th, 2022. Townsend Hall is one of two dormitory facilities which make up ISR Hall. The recent renovations to ISR had strong scores in Location and Transportation, scoring 13 out of 16 possible points. In addition to Water Efficiency, scoring 8 out of 11 possible points. ISR is known for its proximity to the engineering campus and houses many future STEM students. 

Illinois Street Residence (ISR) Dining Hall was awarded LEED Sliver certification on April 18th, 2022. The construction scored 20 out of 26 possible points in the Sustainable sites category, with a prioritization in Alternative Transportation. As one of the largest dining centers, ISR Dining Hall is a hub that see high foot traffic everyday. A unique feature of the new hall is its 8 micro restaurants, which serve a variety of meal options. 

The Illinois Street Residence (ISR) Wardall Hall received LEED silver status on May 13th, 2022. Wardall Hall is one of two dormitory facilities which make up ISR Hall. The recent renovations to ISR had strong scores in Location and Transportation, scoring 13 out of 16 possible points. In addition to Water Efficiency, scoring 8 out of 11 possible points. ISR is known for its proximity to the engineering campus and houses many future STEM students. 

The Mechanical Engineering Building (MEB), also known as the Sidney Lu Mechanical Engineering building, was awarded LEED gold certification on Jan 30th, 2023.The original building was constructed in 1905 and became the MEB on May 12th, 1950. The building recently underwent a massive renovation and prioritized LEED categories like Sustainable Sites, scoring 20 out of 26 points. As well as Innovation in Design, earning 4 out of 6 points.

The Campus Instructional Facility (CIF) was awarded LEED Platinum status on June 30th, 2023. The structure was highly scored in the Energy and Atmosphere category, scoring 30 out of a possible 33 points. In addition, the building received 6 out of 6 possible points in the Innovation Category. The CIF building is a great step forward to achieving carbon neutrality on campus by 2050. 

The SPOT project is a commercial outdoor picnic table retrofitted with solar panels on top-of-pole solar mounts and an off-grid PV system. It is used for charging cell phones, tablets, and laptops.

In 2022 a water bottle/drinking water survey was conducted to help understand the behaviors and actions of individuals related to drinking water on campus.By understanding why people make choices to purchase bottled water, for example, we aim to develop initiatives that will encourage sustainable actions (e.g., utilizing water fountains and reusable bottles). 

The Solar Decathlon House at the Energy Farm, called the Gable Home, is now equipped with a horizontal loop geothermal energy system. The loop is 3/4 inch.

The Football Performance Center was certified LEED Silver on September 17, 2021. The project earned 55 of a total of 110 points on the LEED v2009 New Construction scorecard. A significant amount of points were earned in the sustainable sites and indoor environmental quality categories including alternate transportation access, use of low-emitting interior materials, and design for thermal comfort. Additionally, the new performance center features energy savings and water efficiency.