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  • Makechnie Study Center

    Makechnie Study Center

    April 5, 2021
    TK [Makechnie Study Center] https://busustainability.photoshelter.com/galleries/C0000uABIN0ylTYk/G0000UjgWrTRy9rI/I0000mMGO_xwUXMw/Makechnie-Study-Center-06-JPG OR https://busustainability.photoshelter.com/galleries/C0000uABIN0ylTYk/G0000UjgWrTRy9rI/I0000FcHXluHYf_I/SUSTAINGRN Renovated in 2009, the space was awarded LEED-CI *(Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, Commercial Interiors) Silver. Energy Efficiency Daylight-Responsive Lighting controls Optimized energy performance (lighting power) Materials Building materials incorporating 13.87% recycled content Energy-efficient glass, stainless steel panel, precast façade, highly efficient and flexible 20,000 square-foot floor […]

  • Medical Student Residence

    April 5, 2021
    https://busustainability.photoshelter.com/search/result/I0000Y3WcAuNM24E The Medical Student Residence is home to nearly 200 Boston University medical students. Energy Efficiency Some of the energy efficiency features include improved thermal envelope, high-efficiency windows, reduced lighting power, efficient heating equipment, energy recovery, and elevators with regenerative drives. The building also has individual thermal controls in all apartments as well as all […]
  • Building systems

    Net Zero Direct Emissions

    April 28, 2021
  • Resilient buildings

    Prepare BU for Climate Change

    April 20, 2021

  • Rajen Kilachand Center for Integrated Life Sciences & Engineering

    April 5, 2021
    TK [Kilachand Center for Life Sciences & Engineering] https://busustainability.photoshelter.com/search/result/I0000oZfxUDVCmdQ The Rajen Kilachand Center for Integrated Life Sciences & Engineering is named in honor of Rajen Kilachand (Questrom'74, Hon.'14), a visionary Boston University alumnus and trustee. Energy Efficiency The center is designed to be 29% more energy efficient than existing code standards. Energy intensive spaces like […]
  • BU Wind

    Renewable Energy Workshop

    April 29, 2021

  • Sargent College Lobby and Classrooms

    March 18, 2024

  • Sustainability Innovation Seed Grant

    April 13, 2021
  • Cleaning

    Sustainable Cleaning Program

    April 20, 2021
  • Mechanical room

    Water Conservation

    April 5, 2021
    https://busustainability.photoshelter.com/search/result/I0000mIq3rHxuSw0 What BU is doing BU is continuously identifying ways to save water throughout the campus. Here are just a few: Harvest rain water for landscape irrigation Install rain sensors on irrigation systems Use drip irrigation systems in planting beds Install self-charging, hands-free sink faucets Install dual-flush and sensor-based toilets Eliminate dining hall trays Be […]

  • WBUR CitySpace

    June 4, 2021

  • Yawkey Center for Student Services

    April 5, 2021
    13-6689-LUCID-067.jpg The center also features Marciano Commons, a Certified Green Restaurant®. Energy Efficiency This building is well-insulated and has an airtight enclosure with energy-efficient systems for heating, cooling, lighting, and controls Chilled beams in the ceiling help maintain a comfortable temperature while using less energy than conventional air conditioning. Heat recovery units also efficiently improve […]