Sustainable Efforts in Housing W. Jeff Cooper, Ph.D. Director of Residence Life Kennesaw State University

Design & Construction Kennesaw Campus – University Village University Village complex increased campus green space and multi-functional space utilization.  Before the development of UV between 2004 and 2008, the site was a surface parking lot. Now, there are green quads, trees, and classrooms, computer labs, retail and housing all within walking distance of campus, reducing the need to live off campus and pollute the environment by commuting to campus.

Design & Construction Kennesaw Campus - University Village Suites Carpets made of recycled plastic materials Low flow toilets and plumbing features Energy star appliances and fixtures that use minimal electricity Special double pane low-e gas windows with high insulation, low glare, and high reflection

Design & Construction Kennesaw Campus - University Village Suites Self-contained VTAC heating and cooling units within each suite - more efficient and less maintenance than traditional HVAC units with exterior air compressors (and uses considerably less space). Motion sensor lighting features in most common areas, with computer controlled light throughout the facility Buildings designed for maximization of natural light

Design & Construction Kennesaw Campus - University Village Suites Auto sensor trash compactors to reduce waste volume Common interior centralized water heating source, reducing energy use and waste of individual unit hot water heaters Facility designed to maximize interior space usage, eliminating wasted and unused "back function" space

Design & Construction Kennesaw Campus - University Village Suites Water collection and well installed during Central Deck construction, allowing for captured water to be used in fountains and landscaping at University Village Suites (which allows us to continue watering and using fountains even during drought since we are generating our own water source).

Design & Construction Kennesaw Campus - Austin Residence Complex Buildings 1200, 1300, & 1400 All refrigerators, dishwashers, and HC washing machines are Energy Star compliant

Design & Construction Marietta Campus – Hornet Village LEED Certified Silver Low flush toilets Low flow water valves

Recycling Cost versus convenience Survey conducted by the Residence Hall Association in 2011 to gauge residential student opinion on this issue Recycling bins placed in various location throughout the University Village (Village Centre, UV Suites Computer Lab and Lobby, Promenade, East side of UV 5000, and also near the UV 6000 compactor)

Recycling Recycling in most areas on Marietta campus Austin Residence Complex maintains a recycling program as well. Free bins are available from the leasing office for separation of recycling items which can then be deposited into a separate recycling dumpster located in an adjacent parking lot. Recycling in most areas on Marietta campus

Waste Reduction Most forms are now online to eliminate paper waste Portable data collection devices are used eliminate the usage of paper in programming

Education Resident assistants are encouraged to conduct at least one “green” program each semester Earth Hour event hosted annually in the residential area.

Assessment Spring 2016 survey of all residential students to assess satisfaction and learning from living on campus 42% response rate Sustainability was one of the learning areas measured in the survey

Assessment

Professional Outreach ACUHO-I Sustainable Facilities Committee ACUHO-I Webinars and Conferences