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  6. BLUE LEED standard info

    Associated Project(s): 
    LEED Certification
    Building a Lasting University Environment (BLUE) [ARCHIVED]

    Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEEDⓇ) is a green building certification and rating system established by the US Green Business Council which provides a framework for the design and construction of green buildings.  The F&S Planning and Construction Divisions successfully implemented LEEDⓇ Silver standards and practices on all capital construction projects over $5 million. As of January 2011, all new construction will strive for LEED Gold Certification.  Facilities & Services employs 25 LEEDⓇ Accredited Professionals. 

  7. BLUE Sustainable planting info

    Associated Project(s): 
    Increase Pollinator-Friendly Areas
    Building a Lasting University Environment (BLUE) [ARCHIVED]

    Sustainable plants are native species that are resilient to insects and disease.  Once established, they require minimal fertilizer, watering, and upkeep.  The F&S Grounds Department planted 80 native trees last year and more than 2,300 native grasses in the last three years.  Campus locations with native grasses include: Roger Adams Laboratory, the Institute for Genomic Biology, the Agricultural Engineering Building, and the Veterinary Medicine Basic Sciences Building. 

  11. News article about meeting between the university and City of Urbana

    Associated Project(s): 
    Wind Turbine Generator(s) on South Farms

    In December 2010, the News-Gazette published an article regarding the meeting between the university officials and the city of Urbana representatives. In this meeting, the university officials would take questions, concerns, and comments about the wind turbine from the people.

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