© 2003 University of Connecticut Subcommittee on Land Use and Sustainable Development An Update for the EPAC March 17, 2004

© 2003 University of Connecticut Committee membership Wide representation of different UConn interests, departments, and offices. EPAC members members chosen for topical and/or process expertise members from departments and offices that will involve UConn 21 st century projects

© 2003 University of Connecticut Review new UConn Sustainable Building Technical Guidelines, being developed by SmithGroup JJR consultants. November 2003: presentation by JJR and run-through of draft Guidelines December 2003: meeting focused on second review of Guidelines January: Draft 3.0 out to the subcommittee Final individual comments being incorporated at present First task of the subcommittee:

© 2003 University of Connecticut LEED, Reviewed Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design U.S. Green Building Council The U.S. Green Building Council is the nation’s foremost coalition of leaders from across the building industry working to promote buildings that are environmentally responsible, profitable and healthy places to live and work. 7 pre-requisite goals, 32 goals ? ?

© 2003 University of Connecticut Sustainable Building Technical Guidelines 1. Planning Sustainable Sites: Issues UConn goals versus state and local requirements for aquifer redcharge zones, floodplains, wetlands tying Guidelines into Master Plan planning for, building and maintaining a pedestrian-friendly campus

© 2003 University of Connecticut 2. Safeguarding Water: Issues Specific guidelines to reduce stormwater runoff and impacts “Alternative landscapes” in a rural Land Grant setting? Gray water systems Sustainable Building Guidelines

© 2003 University of Connecticut 3. Conserving Materials and Resources: Issues Recycling Building durability and reuse Environmentally-friendly materials Sustainable Building Guidelines

© 2003 University of Connecticut 4. Improving Energy Efficiency 5. Enhancing Indoor Environmental Quality R-ratings, ASHRAE standards, LEED standards… Detailed review and comments by AES, EH&S Sustainable Building Guidelines

© 2003 University of Connecticut Process Guidelines Why? –Technical guidelines alone are not sufficient –Promote an integrated and collaborative process –Ensure that the resulting project is compatible with the expectations and culture of the University

© 2003 University of Connecticut Process Guidelines Major Features & Issues: RFQ to state sustainability goals Project Team to hold “green charrette” early in process to frame goals in Sustainability Matrix volunteer “Sustainability Coordinator” to be part of project team Third party commissioning agent part of the process Pre-Design Design Construction Occupancy

© 2003 University of Connecticut Process Guidelines Guidelines have undergone extensive review by AES Subcommittee focused on Guidelines at last meeting (2/04) and provided comments  more specificity as to who, when, & what  diagram on process  clarification of Sustainability Coordinator Final changes are now being incorporated Status

© 2003 University of Connecticut EPAC Endorsement of Sustainability Guidelines? NEXT STEPS

© 2003 University of Connecticut 1. Implementing small, feasible demonstration projects. NEXT STEPS 2. Incorporating sustainable design goals, guidelines and process into UConn 21 st Century projects Lakeside Renovation North Hillside Road Completion Biology Expansion/Torrey Demolition Arjona & Monteith Replacements Intramural, Recreational & Intercollegiate Facility

© 2003 University of Connecticut EPAC Endorsement of Sustainability Guidelines NEXT STEPS